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Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

This delicious Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza provides all the classic flavors in your kitchen. Layered with seasoned beef, beans, cheese, and fresh toppings, it’s perfect for a quick dinner or snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 People
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 parchment paper (optional)
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 oven

Ingredients
  

  • 4 small flour tortillas
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (1 ounce)
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup diced onions
  • 0.25 cup sliced black olives
  • 0.25 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • to taste salsa or taco sauce for topping
  • as needed cooking oil for frying (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper if desired.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat and add taco seasoning along with ½ cup of water. Simmer until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes, and then remove from heat.
  • In another small skillet, lightly fry each tortilla in a small amount of oil until slightly crisp on both sides. You can skip this step if you prefer soft tortillas.
  • On a baking sheet, place two tortillas side by side. Spread refried beans evenly on each tortilla.
  • Layer the seasoned meat over the beans, followed by half of the cheddar cheese.
  • Top with another tortilla and repeat the layering: refried beans, seasoned meat, and cheddar cheese.
  • Bake the layered pizzas in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
  • Remove from the oven and carefully slice into quarters.
  • Top with diced tomatoes, onions, black olives, green onions, and shredded lettuce. Drizzle with salsa or taco sauce before serving.
  • Feel free to customize your toppings to include jalapeños, avocado, or sour cream for extra flavor.

Notes

Feel free to customize your toppings to include jalapeños, avocado, or sour cream for extra flavor.
Using corn tortillas can give a different texture and flavor if you're looking to experiment.
You can also make this vegetarian by substituting the beef with extra beans or your favorite veggie protein.