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Mexican Pizza (Taco Bell Copycat)
Mexican Pizza from Taco Bell combines two classic dishes - tacos and pizza! What more could you ask for?! As if a taco wasn't already good enough now it's in the form of a pizza. Mexican Pizza is a cross between a quesadilla and a pizza. You have to try this better than takeout copycat recipe!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 Pizzas
Calories: 568 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 8 flour tortillas (or corn tortillas)
Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ¼ cup water
- 4 tablespoon enchilada sauce
- 8 ounce refried beans (½ can)
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella or Mexican cheese blend)
Topping
- 4 tablespoon enchilada sauce
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella or Mexican cheese blend)
Garnishes (optional)
- 1 tomato (roma or beefsteak, seeds removed and diced)
- 1 small red onion (diced)
- ¼ cup black olives
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 green onions (finely diced)
Instructions
- In a large frying pan or skillet on medium heat add the ground beef. Use a spatula or spoon to break up the meat into small pieces as it cooks. Sauté for about 5-8 minutes or until the meat is cooked through. Remove grease from the pan.
- Add in the taco seasoning, water and enchilada sauce. Stir until evenly combined. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- To assemble the pizzas, spread a layer of refried beans on one tortilla. Then top with ground beef. Add a layer of cheese and top with another tortilla.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of enchilada sauce on top of the tortilla and top with shredded cheese to evenly cover the top.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas to assemble all the pizzas.
- AIR FRYER COOKING METHODPreheat Air Fryer to 400°F. Working in batches (my air fryer fits one pizza at a time) carefully place the pizza in the air fryer and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the tortillas are crispy. Repeat with remaining pizzas.OVEN BAKING METHODPreheat oven to 350°F. Line a sheet pan with tin foil or parchment paper for easier clean up (optional). Arrange the pizzas on the sheet pan leaving a space between them. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are crispy.PAN FRYING METHODIn a large frying pan with a lid, on medium heat add a splash of oil to coat the pan. Add one pizza at a time and cover with the lid. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the cheese melts and the bottom tortilla is crispy.
- Transfer the cooked pizzas to a serving plate and top with the optional garnishes – tomatoes, red onion, olives, sour cream, and green onion. Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
568kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
1281mg
(53%)
Potassium
386mg
(11%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
551IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
250mg
(25%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Pizzas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 568
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 568kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1281mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 386mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 551IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 250mg | 25% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.