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Taco Bell Mexican Pizza (+Video)
This Mexican Pizza recipe is a copycat of the Taco Bell classic (but better!) Fried tortillas‚ refried beans‚ seasoned ground beef‚ enchilada sauce‚ and gooey‚ melted cheese!
A DELICIOUS TACO BELL COPYCAT RECIPE
Mexican Pizza brings you all the flavors of crispy tortillas‚ seasoned beef‚ saucy goodness‚ and of course: cheese! Forget the drive-thru hassle – we’re bringing the fiesta to our own kitchens. It’s like making a pizza‚ but with a south-of-the-border twist. Also‚ you can add whatever you want on them. Do you remember when they used to have olives and green onions? Well now you can have all that back! Once you make this at home‚ you will never look back!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’S)
Is Mexican Pizza actually Mexican? No. It is totally an American invention for American consumers. Not that anything Taco Bell makes is truly Mexican‚ but ya know‚ we like it. Can I use other size tortillas? Yes. You can make this is big or small as you’d like. You can use street taco sized tortillas or burrito size tortillas. You can also purchase the Azteca shells that you would use for taco bowls and bake those. They are pretty large and are great to serve more people. Doesn’t Taco Bell use a Mexican pizza sauce? Yes. The Taco Bell version uses a sauce that is similar to enchilada sauce with lots of diced tomatoes in it. We don’t have a similar sauce like that you can buy at the grocery store so the closest I have found is enchilada sauce. You could certainly mix the enchilada sauce with half a can of drained diced tomatoes to get it close to the Taco Bell version. Do I have to fry the tortillas? No. I love how crispy it makes the shells but you could bake them or put them in the air fryer until crispy. How do I store leftover Mexican Pizza? The leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. You can reheat in an air fryer‚ toaster oven or in the microwave. This can also be frozen. Wrap with plastic wrap then in aluminum foil. It will keep in the freezer for up to 2 months. Let it defrost in the refrigerator then re-heat.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
ground beef – the great thing about making this at home is you can use any ground meat you prefer. So if you don’t enjoy ground beef or are cutting back on red meat‚ try Ising ground turkey or chicken or even a meat substitute.
taco seasoning – use your favorite store bought taco seasoning or Homemade Taco Seasoning.
water – you can use the amount called for on the back of the packet or if you like it just a bit more sauce‚ use 3/4 cups of water.
refried beans – if you really want to go all out‚ try my Crock Pot Refried Beans recipe!
enchilada sauce – if you want to make it a bit more like the Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Sauce‚ you can add a little bit of petite diced tomatoes to the sauce.
shredded Mexican cheese blend – or your favorite blend of cheese.
flour tortillas – if you want to make these smaller‚ just use a smaller size tortilla. Or‚ you can even try your hand at Homemade Flour Tortillas.
HOW TO MAKE TACO BELL MEXICAN PIZZA
Preheat oven to 400F degrees. In a large skillet‚ brown and crumble ground beef. Drain excess grease. Place beef back into skillet. Add taco seasoning packet‚ water and stir. Bring to a boil‚ then reduce heat and cook until thickened.Â
In a large skillet‚ heat up oil over medium heat. Make sure the oil is nice and hot. Add tortillas (one at a time) and cook for 2-4 minutes (flipping frequently) until crisp. Continue with the rest of the tortillas. Set aside.
Meanwhile‚ heat up the refried beans in a microwave-safe bowl. This will make it easier to spread onto the tortilla. On each tortilla‚ slather a generous layer of refried beans. Then top with seasoned ground beef.
Place another tortilla on top. Slather about two tablespoons of the enchilada sauce on top. Then place some shredded cheese on top of the sauce. Continue assembling the rest of the Mexican pizzas.
Place the pizzas on a large nonstick baking sheet and bake for about 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted. Serve with your favorite toppings! Â
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Originally published: November 2011Updated &; republished: February 2024
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Taco Bell Mexican Pizza (+Video)
This Taco Bell Mexican Pizza recipe is made with fried tortillas‚ refried beans‚ seasoned ground beef‚ enchilada sauce‚ and melted cheese!
Course Main CourseCuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes minutesCook Time 10 minutes minutesTotal Time 30 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Calories 483kcal
Author Brandie @ The Country Cook
IngredientsFor the pizzas:1 pound ground beef1 packet taco seasoning¾ cup water1 cup vegetable oil8 flour tortillas (taco size)15 ounce can refried beans10 ounce can enchilada sauce2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blendToppings:diced tomatoessliced green onionsliced olivessour cream
InstructionsPreheat oven to 400F. In a large skillet‚ brown and and crumble 1 pound ground beef. Drain excess grease. Place cooked beef back in skillet and add 1 packet taco seasoning and 3/4 cup water and stir. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until thickened. In a separate large skillet‚ heat up 1 cup vegetable oil medium heat. Add one of the 8 flour tortillas (taco size) and cook for about 3-4 minutes (flipping frequently) until crisp. Continue with the rest of the tortillas. Set aside. Meanwhile‚ heat up 15 ounce can refried beans in a microwaveable-safe bowl. This will make it easier to spread the beans onto the tortilla shells.On each fried tortilla‚ slather a generous layer of refried beans. Then top with seasoned ground beef. Place another tortilla on top. Slather about two Tablespoons from the 10 ounce can enchilada sauce on top. Then place some of the 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend on top of the sauce. Continue assembling the rest of the pizzas. Place the pizzas on a large nonstick baking sheet and bake for about 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Serve with your favorite toppings like diced tomatoes‚ sliced green onion‚ sliced olives and sour cream.
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NutritionCalories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 24g | Sodium: 1751mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g
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