Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe
Make Taco Bell’s famous Mexican Pizza at home with crispy tortillas, seasoned beef, refried beans, red enchilada sauce, and melted cheese, ready in just 20 minutes.
Servings: 6
Calories: 548kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 oz refried beans
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 12 taco-size flour tortillas
- 10 oz red enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, green onions, olives, sour cream, salsa
Instructions
- Warm Beans: Heat refried beans until warmed through.
- Cook Beef: Brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning.
- Toast Tortillas: Lightly spray a skillet and toast each tortilla 30-45 seconds per side until crisp.
- Assemble: Place 6 tortillas on a baking sheet. Spread with beans, divide beef evenly, and top each with a second tortilla.
- Add Sauce & Cheese: Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce over each top tortilla and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Add toppings and serve immediately.
Video
Notes
- Toasting the tortillas is key to preventing sogginess.
- Spread the enchilada sauce lightly to keep layers crisp.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven for best texture.
- Corn tortillas may be used but will be slightly more fragile.
- Freshly shredded cheese melts more smoothly and gives a creamier texture than pre-shredded cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pizza | Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1605mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 748IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 338mg | Iron: 4mg
