This Mexican bubble pizza combines two all-time favorites: pizza and tacos. It may not be traditional, but it's a comforting crowd-pleaser for dinners and potlucks.
Cheesy, meaty Mexican bubble pizza thinks outside the takeout box. In fact, it’s one of our more unusual pizza recipes, resembling a tasty stew that combines classic pizza ingredients and Mexican-inspired flavors. The base of the pizza is actually a tube of buttermilk biscuits—how easy is that? Topped with seasoned ground beef, tomato soup and cheddar cheese, the biscuits absorb all the flavor while retaining a fluffy, chewy texture.
Buckle up for another twist: You cook bubble pizza in the slow cooker, so it’s a versatile make-ahead dish if you’re hosting a party or prepping dinner on a busy weekend. Once it’s hot and bubbly, scoop it onto a plate and serve it with your favorite taco toppings. Purists can argue the definition of pizza all they like—we’ll be busy eating.
Ingredients for Mexican Bubble Pizza
- Ground beef: Browned ground beef is used as a savory pizza topping to make this bubble pizza especially hearty.
- Condensed tomato soup: Here’s another shortcut. Use a simple can of tomato soup instead of traditional pizza sauce. It has a thinner texture that ensures a tasty, moist stew.
- Taco seasoning: Use your favorite taco seasoning brand, or stir up your own taco spice blend.
- Refrigerated buttermilk biscuits: Canned biscuits are a shortcut to many delicious meals. Here, the buttery biscuits act as the fluffy faux pizza crust.
- Shredded cheddar cheese: Cheddar works well with Mexican spices, and it melts into a bubbly topping as the pizza slow-cooks.
- Optional toppings: Pile on any toppings you like, including shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, salsa, sliced ripe olives, sour cream or thinly sliced green onions.
Directions
Step 1: Prep the slow cooker
Line a 6-quart slow cooker with two layers of heavy-duty foil. Coat the foil with cooking spray.
Editor’s Tip: The foil liner makes cleanup a breeze and prevents hot spots that can burn the edges of the pizza.
Step 2: Brown the beef
In a large skillet, cook the beef over medium heat until no longer pink, about six to eight minutes. Break it up into crumbles as it cooks. Drain the excess fat.
Step 3: Make a sauce
Stir the soup, water and taco seasoning into the beef. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, until the sauce slightly thickens, about three to five minutes. Remove it from the heat.
Step 4: Add the biscuits
Cut each biscuit into four pieces. Gently stir them into the beef mixture.
Step 5: Cook it low and slow
Transfer the mixture to the prepared slow cooker. Cook it, covered, on low until the biscuit dough cooks through, three to four hours.
Step 6: Top it with cheese
Sprinkle cheese over the top. Cook, covered, until the cheese melts, about five minutes longer.
Step 7: Serve
Serve portions of bubble pizza with the toppings of your choice.
Mexican Bubble Pizza Variations
- Bake it: Want dinner on the table quicker? Instead of slow-cooking the pizza, bake it in a casserole dish at 375°F for 20 to 30 minutes, until the biscuits are browned and the cheese is melty and slightly browned.
- Spice it up: Use sharp or smoked cheddar or pepper jack for an extra kick. You can even stir a dash of hot sauce or a spoonful of salsa into the sauce.
- Lighten up: Replace the ground beef with ground turkey to reduce fat and calories. Dark meat turkey will have the most moisture and flavor.
How to Store Mexican Bubble Pizza
Store leftover Mexican bubble pizza in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
How long does Mexican bubble pizza last?
In the fridge, bubble pizza will keep for up to four days. The biscuits may get a bit soggy as they soak up the sauce, but they’ll still taste delicious. Reheat the bubble pizza in a skillet on the stovetop to revive the crust.
Can you make Mexican bubble pizza ahead of time?
The ground beef and sauce mixture can be made two or three days in advance. Let it cool, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge. When ready to make the recipe, rewarm it in a pan before stirring in the biscuits.
Mexican Bubble Pizza Tips
Can you use homemade biscuits for Mexican bubble pizza?
Yes, you can use homemade biscuit dough in bubble pizza. Prepare whichever biscuit recipe you like. Once the dough is mixed and shaped, refrigerate it until you’re ready to prepare the pizza. Add the biscuit dough to the recipe in Step 4.
What else can you serve with Mexican bubble pizza?
Any taco pairing will taste great with bubble pizza. Set out bowls of sliced red cabbage, Cotija cheese, minced onion, cilantro, sliced jalapenos, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole and/or really good salsa. Everyone can top their pizza as they like!
You can also serve Mexican-style sides. Beans (even just heated-up canned black or refried beans), sauteed corn and avocado salad are easy, tasty choices.
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Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- 1 tube (16.3 ounces) large refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: Shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, salsa, sliced ripe olives, sour cream and thinly sliced green onions
Directions
- Line a 6-qt. slow cooker with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Coat with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in soup, water and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 3-5 minutes.
- Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces; gently stir into beef mixture. Transfer to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until dough is cooked through, 3-4 hours. Sprinkle with cheese. Cook, covered, until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer. Serve with toppings of your choice.
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This tasty pizza offers a new way to experience Mexican cuisine. Serve it at your next party and watch it disappear before your eyes. —Jackie Hannahs, Cedar Springs, Michigan
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