Description
Recreate the beloved Taco Bell Mexican Pizza at home with this easy and customizable recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 Tbsp homemade blend)
- 2/3 cup water
- 8 small (6-inch) flour tortillas (or corn tortillas, lightly fried)
- 1 can (15 oz) refried beans
- 1/4 cup water (to thin beans slightly)
- 1 cup red enchilada sauce (or mild taco sauce)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (or cheddar/Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- Oil for frying (or cooking spray if baking)
Instructions
- Cook the meat: In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat. Add the taco seasoning and water. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Prepare beans: In a small saucepan, warm the refried beans with 1/4 cup water, stirring until smooth and spreadable.
- Crisp tortillas: Fried method: Heat 2–3 Tbsp oil in a skillet. Fry the tortillas one at a time until golden and crisp, about 1–2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Healthier method: Lightly brush or spray tortillas with oil. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 5–7 minutes per side until crisp.
- Assemble pizzas: On a baking sheet, place one tortilla. Spread a layer of beans, followed by a layer of seasoned meat. Top it with another tortilla and spread a spoonful of enchilada or taco sauce. Sprinkle with cheese, and then add diced tomatoes, green onions, and olives if desired.
- Bake: Bake the assembled pizzas at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Slice each pizza into quarters, just like you would a traditional pizza. Serve hot with extra taco sauce or a dollop of sour cream for added delight.
Notes
Add lime juice for a zesty finish. Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking & Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg