Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe

Name: Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning; 5 ounces refried beans; 8 to tostada shells; 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese; 1/4 cup salsa; 1/4 cup hot sauce; Optional garnishes such as tomatoes, olives, avocado, or jalapenos

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings
4
Calories
546 kcal
Course
Main Course, Snacks
Cuisine
American, Mexican

Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe

Iris Warren

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Make copycat Taco Bell Mexican pizza. Tortillas, meat, beans, cheese and toppings combine for a quick meal. Bake it in the oven or make an air fryer Mexican pizza!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound ground beef
2 Tablespoons taco seasoning or 1 packet taco seasoning
5 ounces refried beans
8 to tostada shells or 6-inch tortillas, either corn or flour
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese 3-cheese Mexican blend, or cheddar
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 cup hot sauce
Optional garnishes such as tomatoes, olives, avocado, or jalapenos

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Instructions

Put the ground beef in a skillet on medium heat. Cook, occasionally stirring, until it is no longer pink.
Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for another 5 minutes.
If you don't have tostada shells, make them from a crispy tortilla. First, spray the tortilla with a little bit of oil. Then cook them:Griddle or frying pan - Put the tortilla in a large skillet at medium-high heat. Cook for 3 minutes on one side, then flip them over and cook for another 2 minutes.Oven - Place the tortillas on a baking sheet in a preheated 400degree F oven. Bake for 5 minutes, then flip them over and bake for another 5 minutes.Air Fryer - Put the tortillas in the air fryer at 370 degrees F. Put something heavy, like a knife, on top of the tortilla, so it doesn't fly around. Air fry for 4 minutes. Flipping is unnecessary.
Mix salsa and hot sauce together to make a simple pizza sauce.
On one tostada shell, spread 2-3 tablespoons of beans and 1/4 cup of seasoned ground beef. Spread it out to cover the shell.
Place a second tostada over the meat mixture and spread a tablespoon of pizza sauce on top. Top with a generous layer of cheese.
Air fry the Mexican pizza at 350 degrees F for 3-4 minutes. Or bake in a preheated 400 degrees F oven for 5-10 minutes.
Add your favorite toppings and serve.

Notes

Make-ahead tips:
Cook the taco meat and make the tostadas ahead of time, then assemble and cook the Mexican pizza when you are ready to eat. Add 2-3 minutes to the cooking time if the meat comes out of the refrigerator.
Cook the taco meat and make the tostadas ahead of time, then assemble and cook the Mexican pizza when you are ready to eat. Add 2-3 minutes to the cooking time if the meat comes out of the refrigerator.
The taco meat will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. The tostada shells will keep tightly covered at room temperature for 5 days.
The taco meat will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. The tostada shells will keep tightly covered at room temperature for 5 days.
Substitutions:
Use taco sauce or enchilada sauce in place of the salsa.
Use taco sauce or enchilada sauce in place of the salsa.
Use fat-free refried beans for a healthier version.
Use fat-free refried beans for a healthier version.
Use black beans or more refried beans in place of the meat for a meatless meal.
Use black beans or more refried beans in place of the meat for a meatless meal.