Description

This Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas recipe offers a delicious homemade take on the classic favorite, combining crispy tortillas layered with seasoned beef, refried beans, enchilada sauce, and melted Mexican cheese. Topped with fresh diced tomatoes, green onions, olives, and sour cream, these pizzas are perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Meat and Seasoning

1 pound ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
¾ cup water

Frying and Tortilla

1 cup vegetable oil
8 flour tortillas (taco size)

Beans and Sauce

15 ounce can refried beans
10 ounce can enchilada sauce

Toppings

2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
diced tomatoes (to taste)
sliced green onion (to taste)
sliced olives (to taste)
sour cream (for serving)

Instructions

Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat, then stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer the mixture until thickened, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Heat Beans and Sauce: While the beef simmers, heat the refried beans and enchilada sauce separately in small saucepans over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Fry Tortillas: In a clean skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Lightly fry each flour tortilla in the hot oil until golden and crisp, approximately 1-2 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Assemble Base Layer: Spread a generous layer of warm refried beans on half of the fried tortillas. Top the beans evenly with the seasoned ground beef mixture.
Add Top Layer and Sauce: Place the remaining tortillas on top of the beef layers. Spread the warmed enchilada sauce evenly over each of these top tortillas.
Add Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle shredded Mexican cheese blend over the enchilada sauce layer. Transfer the assembled pizzas to a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes.
Garnish: Once baked, remove the pizzas from the oven and garnish with diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, sliced olives, and a dollop of sour cream according to your preference.
Serve: Slice the pizzas into portions and serve warm. They pair wonderfully with sides like coleslaw or iced tea lemonade for a complete meal.

Notes

You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to taste if a milder or spicier flavor is preferred.
For extra crispiness, ensure the tortillas are drained well after frying to avoid sogginess.
Vegetarian option: Omit meat and increase beans or use plant-based meat alternatives.
Leftover pizzas can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Mexican-American

Keywords: Mexican pizzas, Taco Bell copycat, ground beef recipe, Mexican cheese, enchilada sauce, refried beans, fried tortillas, easy dinner, Tex-Mex