Mexican Pizza

Who would have known that homemade pizza dough was so easy? No rise time needed! Here's my recipe - it turned out great!

Pizza dough

1 C. water
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast (1 packet)
3 C. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. sugar


Heat the water and oil together until it reaches 120-130 degrees. I put it in the microwave for about 30 seconds and used a candy thermometer to test the temperature. Mix in the yeast until dissolved. In the bowl of a stand mixer whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.  Using the dough hook, start on a low speed an slowly add the water, oil, and yeast mixture. Continue to mix until the dough comes together and there's not longer any dry crumbs. Continue mixing a few minutes more to knead. Turn off the mixer and wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use. This should make 4 extra thin crusts or 2 medium sized pizzas.

Mexican Pizza

1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. dried oregano
Salt and Pepper1 recipe pizza dough, divided into 2
1/2 a can of refried beans
1/2 C. taco sauce
2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
1/2 head of lettuce, shredded
4 green onions, sliced
1 sm. can black olives
Jalapeños (optional)
2 - 2 1/2 C. shredded cheddar cheese

Cook the ground meat, onion, and seasoning in a medium skillet until cooked through. Drain fat and set aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and start to assemble the pizza. Roll out dough into 2 rounds (up to you on the thickness - use rolling pin or hands). Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Next spread the refried beans on the dough, then spread the taco sauce on top. Top with the ground beef and cheese.  Bake each pizza 20-30 minutes until crust is lightly browned and cheese is melted. Top with the tomatoes, lettuce, green onions, black olives, and jalapeños. Slice and enjoy!