This Taco Bell Mexican pizza copycat recipe is so crunchy and flavorful that you’ll never want to go to the drive-thru again! With just 20 minutes of prep work, this Mexican pizza is perfect for any busy weeknight dinner. Gather a few simple ingredients and your favorite toppings, and you’ll have a quick dinner the whole family will love!
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Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet (or two) with parchment paper.
Brown the 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Once there is no pink remaining, drain off any excess grease.
Add the 1 packet taco seasoning and ¾ cup water to the ground beef. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer until it thickens.
In a clean, large skillet heat the 2 tablespoon vegetable oil(*See note) over medium heat. Add one of the 8 flour tortillas to the skillet and pan-fry for 3-4 minutes, flipping frequently, until crispy. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas. Set aside.
Meanwhile, place the 15 oz refried beans in a bowl and heat them for 30 seconds or so, just to soften them so they are easier to spread. Spread a thick layer of refried beans on 4 of the tortillas, then top with ground beef. (You will be using ¼ of the beans and ground beef per tortilla.)
Next, place one of the remaining tortillas on top of each of the bean and ground beef tortillas. Spread roughly 2 tablespoons of 10 oz enchilada sauce(or taco sauce) on the top tortilla of each pizza. Top each pizza with ½ cup portion of the 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend.
Place the pizzas on a large, non-stick baking sheet and put them in the oven on the middle rack. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven, top with desired toppings (tomatoes, green onion, black olives, white onion, iceberg lettuce), and serve.
Notes
You need just enough vegetable oil to pan-fry all of the tortillas. You may need to add a little bit more as you go.
If you want to skip the meat, vegetarian Mexican pizzas can be made by omitting the beef. You can use your choice of meatless-meat substitute and season the same way you would season the meat in this recipe.
Use whatever toppings you like. For example, I like to add a big dollop of sour cream. Add-ons available on the actual menu include black beans, chicken, jalapenos, onions, steak, seasoned rice, red tortilla strips, lettuce, and extra cheese.
If you went to Taco Bell and ordered this, it would come with refried beans and ground beef layered between two crispy tortillas that are topped with enchilada sauce, cheese, and diced tomatoes.