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Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

This Mexican Pizza recipe is an easy, at-home version of the Taco Bell favorite. Made with tortillas, seasoned ground beef, refried beans, enchilada "pizza sauce", and lots of cheese, it's a fun meal the whole family will love!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings (4 individual pizzas)
Calories: 1005 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 8 flour tortillas taco sized
  • 15 ounces low-sodium refried beans
  • 8 ounces enchilada sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese or mixed cheddar and mozzarella cheese
  • 4 teaspoons your favorite taco seasoning we use Taco Bell taco seasoning for this recipe!
Toppings:
  • See Notes for topping ideas
Optional for Frying
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain and discard any excess fat.
  3. Stir taco seasoning into browned beef, followed by the water. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer until water evaporates.
  4. If you want your Mexican pizzas to be crispy, fry the tortillas as described below before assembling as directed in step 5.
  5. Spread a thick layer of refried beans on 4 of the tortillas, then top with browned ground beef.
  6. Next, place one of the remaining tortillas over the beef layer and then spread roughly 2 tablespoons of enchilada sauce over the top tortilla. Add shredded cheese and diced tomatoes. Repeat with remaining tortillas and toppings.
  7. Place the pizzas on non-stick baking sheet and put them in the oven. Bakeuntil the cheese is melted, about 8-10 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven, top with desired additional toppings. Serve warm and enjoy!
Making Your Mexican Pizzas Crispy
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  1. Line a large rimmed pan with a layer of paper towels; set aside.
  2. In a large frying pan (big enough for 1 tortilla to sit flat), warm about 1/4 cup of olive oil over medium to medium-high heat.
  3. Briefly fry the tortillas one at a time, carefully turning them over with tongs after about 30 seconds of frying on the first side, or when tortilla has turned lightly golden brown.
  4. Once each tortilla has crisped up a bit, carefully lift the tortilla with tongs and let the oil drain back into the pan. Place the tortilla on the lined pan to drain. Repeat this process with remaining tortillas.
  5. Proceed with assembling and baking the Mexican pizzas as directed.

Notes

  • Optional Toppings:
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Diced green pepper
  • Diced onion
  • Sliced green onion
  • Sliced black olives or green olives
  • Chopped chives
  • Thinly sliced lettuce
  • Avocado slices or chunks, or guacamole
  • Sour cream
  • Minced or thinly sliced fresh jalapeno
  • Pickled jalapeno
  • Pickled red onions

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 1005kcal (50%) Carbohydrates 77g (26%) Protein 62g (124%) Fat 49g (75%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Polyunsaturated Fat 21g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 167mg (56%) Sodium 1943mg (81%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings (4 individual pizzas)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1005

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 1005kcal 50%
Carbohydrates 77g 26%
Protein 62g 124%
Fat 49g 75%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Polyunsaturated Fat 21g 124%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 167mg 56%
Sodium 1943mg 81%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 5g 10%

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

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