Wood-Fired Pizza with Mexican Chorizo and Oaxacan Cheese

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

Hand-stretched pizza baked in a wood-fired oven topped with spicy Mexican chorizo, melted Oaxacan cheese, roasted poblano peppers, and fresh cilantro. This Mexican-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pizza dough, Mexican chorizo, Oaxacan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pizza dough
• 6 oz casing removed Mexican chorizo
• 1 cup shredded Oaxacan cheese
• 1 large, roasted and sliced poblano pepper
• 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat wood-fired oven or conventional oven to 500°F with pizza stone inside.
2. Step 2: In a skillet over medium heat, cook 6 oz Mexican chorizo casing removed for 5-6 minutes until browned and crumbly, then remove from heat.
3. Step 3: Toss 2 minced garlic cloves with 1 tbsp olive oil and spread evenly over 1 lb pizza dough stretched to a 12-inch circle.
4. Step 4: Spread 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes evenly over the dough, followed by cooked chorizo, 1 large roasted and sliced poblano pepper, 1 cup shredded Oaxacan cheese, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Transfer pizza to preheated stone and bake for 8-10 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Step 6: Remove pizza from oven and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Slice and serve hot.