Transform pizza night into a flavor fiesta with this American Hot Nacho Pizza Pie recipe—a bold twist that swaps traditional crust for a crunchy tortilla chip topping full of Tex-Mex flair. This mashup starts with a classic pizza base and layers on seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar, jalapeños, and a mountain of chips. Every bite delivers that satisfying contrast of soft dough and crisp, spicy crunch.
Begin by pre-baking your stone-ground pizza crust until it’s just firm. Meanwhile, cook seasoned beef with spices like cumin, chili, and garlic until it’s richly flavorful. Spread this over the crust, then blanket with shredded cheddar that melts and mingles with the beef. Now comes the fun part—top it with a generous handful of nacho chips before popping it back into the oven. The chips toast and meld into the cheese, creating depth and texture.
This recipe is perfect for game nights, family dinners, or anytime you’re craving something unexpected. You’ll love how the stone-ground flour crust supports the bold toppings, while adding a touch of wholesome texture you won’t get from standard crusts. Customization is easy—add jalapeños for heat, black olives for brininess, or a drizzle of sour cream post-bake to cool things down.
Serve it straight from the oven while it’s still bubbling, and watch everyone dig in. This American Hot Nacho Pizza Pie has all the comfort of pizza plus the spicy thrill of nachos—all in one unforgettable dish.
Ingredients
Base
Toppings
- Onions
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup toasted bread crumbs
- 1 tbsp diced tomatoes (drained)
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup black beans
- 1 jalapeño
- Half bag of Santa Anna’s organic corn chips
- Fresh coriander for dressing
- Sour cream and/or guacamole
Method
- Preheat oven to 250˚C.
- Rub a little oil into the tins and scatter over some toasted bread crumbs for a little extra crunch on the base.
- Stretch or roughly roll out the dough to a round shape that fits in the tin.
- Leave the base (in the tin) to prove for 15-20 minutes.
- After the dough has risen, add 3-5 tbsp tomato base on the dough and lightly spread it around.
- Place in the oven for 7 minutes (we placed ours in a DIY wood-fired pizza oven for 5 minutes).
- When the dough has cooked, take the pan out and turn on the broil (grill).
- Sprinkle with tortilla chips (we highly recommend Santa Anna’s organic corn chips) all over the pizza.
- Add black beans, diced tomatoes, and cheese on top.
- Place in the oven (pizza oven) for a minute or two or until the cheese completely melts.
- Take the pan out of the oven and sprinkle sliced jalapeños and fresh coriander on top.
- Serve immediately with sour cream and/or guacamole.
Recipe (adapted) by Jamie Oliver/Raven Ishak/The Gooses.
