Description
Enjoy a homemade version of the beloved Taco Bell Mexican Pizza with layers of crispy tortillas, seasoned beef, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ¾ cup water
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 8 flour tortillas (taco size)
- 15 ounce can refried beans
- 10 ounce can enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced green onion
- Sliced olives
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet. Once cooked, drain the excess fat. Add the taco seasoning and water, then simmer until thickened.
- Heat the refried beans in a pan or microwave until they are easy to spread.
- In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil. Lightly fry each tortilla one at a time until golden and crisp. Drain them on paper towels.
- Spread refried beans on 4 tortillas, then top each with the seasoned beef.
- Place a second tortilla over each stack to form the “pizza.”
- Spoon the enchilada sauce over the top tortillas and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Broil or bake at 400°F (200°C) until the cheese melts and bubbles.
- Top with diced tomatoes, green onions, sliced olives, and a dollop of sour cream. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding jalapeños or customizing toppings to your liking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Taco Bell, Mexican Pizza, homemade pizza, comfort food, easy recipe