Description

Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza is a delicious Tex-Mex inspired dish featuring crispy fried flour tortillas layered with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and enchilada sauce, topped with melted Mexican cheese blend and fresh veggies. Perfect for a flavorful and satisfying main course, this recipe combines the best of Mexican and American flavors for a family-friendly meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Meat & Seasoning

1/2 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1/4 cup water

Tortillas & Base Layers

4 flour tortillas (6-inch size)
1/2 cup refried beans
1/2 cup enchilada sauce

Toppings

1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/4 cup diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons sliced black olives
2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Other

Vegetable oil for frying

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Instructions

Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain any excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer the mixture for 3–5 minutes until it thickens, then remove the skillet from heat.
Fry the Tortillas: Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a separate pan over medium-high heat. Fry each tortilla for approximately 30 seconds on each side until they become crispy and golden brown. Drain the fried tortillas on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the assembled pizzas.
Assemble the Mexican Pizzas: On a baking sheet, place two of the crispy tortillas. Spread a layer of refried beans evenly over each, then top with the seasoned ground beef. Cover with the remaining two tortillas to form a sandwich.
Add Sauce and Cheese: Spread enchilada sauce over the tops of the assembled tortillas and sprinkle shredded Mexican cheese blend generously on top.
Bake: Bake the pizzas in the preheated oven for 5–7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizzas from the oven, top with diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and chopped green onions. Slice the pizzas and serve them warm for best flavor.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, omit the ground beef and use extra refried beans or a plant-based meat substitute.
To make the recipe healthier, consider air frying the tortillas instead of deep frying to reduce oil content.
You can customize toppings to your preference, adding jalapenos, sour cream, or guacamole for extra flavor.