Description
A heartfelt homage to family-friendly dinners, this Taco Bell Mexican Pizza combines crispy tortillas with layers of creamy beans, savory beef, and bubbling cheese for a cozy, customizable meal.
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 ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat. Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened and fragrant.
- Prepare the beans: In a small saucepan, warm refried beans with 1/4 cup water, stirring until smooth and spreadable.
- Crisp tortillas: Fried Method: Heat 2–3 tbsp of oil in a skillet. Fry tortillas one at a time until golden and crisp, about 1–2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Healthier Method: Brush or spray tortillas lightly with oil. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 5–7 minutes per side until crisp.
- Assemble pizzas: On a baking sheet, lay one tortilla down. Spread a generous layer of warm beans followed by a layer of seasoned meat. Top with another tortilla, then scoop a spoonful of enchilada sauce over the top. Sprinkle with cheese and finish with diced tomatoes, green onions, and olives, if using.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Slice into quarters like a pizza and serve hot. Enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to maintain that crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pizza
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg