Description
A fun and delicious way to recreate the flavors of Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza at home, customizable to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken for a lighter option)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade blend)
- ⅔ cup water (for the meat mixture)
- 8 small flour tortillas (6-inch size)
- 1 can (15 oz) refried beans
- ¼ cup water (to thin the beans)
- 1 cup red enchilada sauce or mild taco sauce
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (or cheddar/monterey jack)
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- ¼ cup sliced black olives (optional)
- Oil for frying tortillas (or cooking spray if baking)
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it’s browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and ⅔ cup of water to the meat. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
- In a small saucepan, warm the refried beans with ¼ cup of water until they are spreadable.
- Heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil in a skillet and fry each tortilla until golden and crisp, about 1-2 minutes per side. Drain them on paper towels. (Alternatively, you can brush the tortillas with oil and bake them until crispy.)
- To assemble, spread the warmed refried beans on 4 of the crispy tortillas.
- Top the beans with the seasoned meat mixture, dividing it evenly.
- Place another crispy tortilla on top of each meat layer to make a sandwich.
- Spoon the enchilada sauce over the top tortillas and sprinkle with cheese.
- Add diced tomatoes, green onions, and black olives if you’re using them.
- Optional: Place under the broiler for a minute to melt the cheese completely.
Notes
Slice the Mexican pizza into quarters for easy sharing. Serve with extra toppings like sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Mexican pizza, Taco Bell, homemade pizza, quick dinner, customizable pizza