Description
This Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza recipe delivers the same savory, cheesy, and crispy flavors you love from the popular fast-food item, right in your own kitchen. Layers of crisp fried tortillas, seasoned beef, refried beans, and a blend of melted cheeses, all topped with zesty sauces and fresh toppings, make this an easy and satisfying main course for family dinners or parties.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 8 8-inch flour tortillas
- 1 cup refried beans, warmed
- 1 cup cooked, Mexican-seasoned ground beef
Sauces
- 1/2 cup taco sauce
- 1/4 cup red enchilada sauce
Cheeses
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Toppings
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons black olives
- 3 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the assembled pizzas.
- Fry Tortillas: Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, fry the tortillas one at a time until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate to get rid of excess oil.
- First Layer Assembly: Arrange four fried tortillas on a baking sheet. Spread an even layer of warmed refried beans onto each tortilla, then top with the cooked Mexican-seasoned ground beef. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese evenly over the beef.
- Add Top Tortilla: Place another fried tortilla on top of each base, creating a sandwich-like structure.
- Prepare and Spread Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the taco sauce and red enchilada sauce until well blended. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the sauce mixture over each top tortilla layer.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and all of the Mexican cheese blend over each tortilla, creating a generous cheesy layer.
- Bake: Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add Fresh Toppings and Serve: Remove the pizzas from the oven and top each with diced tomatoes, black olives, and chopped green onions. Slice each pizza into quarters and serve hot for the best experience.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef, if desired.
- Customize toppings with jalapeños, sour cream, or your favorite salsa.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and double up on beans or veggies.
- Keep a close watch while frying tortillas to avoid burning them.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
