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Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe
4.3 from 27 votes

Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe

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!

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

Ingredients

  • 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 cheese 3-cheese Mexican blend, or cheddar, shredded
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • tomato optional garnishes
  • olive
  • avocado
  • jalapeño

Instructions

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  1. Put the ground beef in a skillet on medium heat. Cook, occasionally stirring, until it is no longer pink.
  2. Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. Mix salsa and hot sauce together to make a simple pizza sauce.
  5. 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.
  6. Place a second tostada over the meat mixture and spread a tablespoon of pizza sauce on top. Top with a generous layer of cheese.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.

Nutrition Information

Calories 546kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 20.5g (7%) Protein 38.9g (78%) Fat 32g (49%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 546

% Daily Value*

Calories 546kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 20.5g 7%
Protein 38.9g 78%
Fat 32g 49%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.