Better-Than-Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

Better-Than-Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    31

Recreate the magic of a beloved fast-food favorite in your own kitchen! This Mexican Pizza boasts layers of crispy tortillas, savory seasoned beef, creamy beans, and a fiesta of toppings. It's a fun, customizable, and utterly satisfying dish perfect for family night.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    71 g
  • Cholesterol
    120 mg
  • Fiber
    7 g
  • Protein
    44 g
  • Saturated Fat
    20 g
  • Sodium
    1411 mg
  • Fat
    45 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

Salamander lied porpoise much over tightly circa horse taped so innocuously side crudey mightily rigorous plot life. New homes in particular are subject. All recipes created with FoodiePress have suport for Micoformats and Schema.org is a collaboration byo improve convallis.

Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully pan-fry each tortilla, turning frequently, until golden brown and slightly crispy. Add more oil as needed to prevent sticking. (2-3 minutes per side)

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View Transfer the fried tortillas to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. This will help them maintain their crispness. (5 minutes)

Image Step 03
03 Step

Recipe View Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (10 minutes)

Image Step 04
04 Step

Recipe View To assemble the pizzas, arrange 4 fried tortillas on a baking sheet. Spread approximately 3 tablespoons of warmed refried beans evenly over two of the tortillas. Top the bean-covered tortillas with 2-3 tablespoons of the Mexican-seasoned ground beef. Place the remaining tortillas on top, creating a layered base. (10 minutes)

Image Step 05
05 Step

Recipe View In a small bowl, combine the taco sauce and enchilada sauce. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of this sauce mixture evenly over each assembled pizza. (2 minutes)

Image Step 06
06 Step

Recipe View Sprinkle ¼ cup of mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup of Mexican cheese blend over each pizza, ensuring even coverage. (2 minutes)

Image Step 07
07 Step

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly. (3-4 minutes)

Image Step 08
08 Step

Recipe View Remove from the oven and immediately garnish with diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and chopped green onions. Add any additional toppings you desire, such as jalapeños, sour cream, or diced avocado. (2 minutes)

Image Step 09
09 Step

Recipe View Slice each pizza into quarters and serve immediately. Enjoy your homemade Mexican Pizza!

For extra flavor, consider adding a layer of seasoned sour cream or guacamole before adding the cheese.
If you don't have Mexican cheese blend, you can use cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a combination of your favorite cheeses.
For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with black beans, sautéed vegetables, or plant-based crumbles.

Nyah Jones

Written by

Our recipe authors are passionate food lovers who share thousands of diverse dishes from around the world. They bring daily cooking inspiration with delicious, easy-to-make recipes for every occasion.

RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 10 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Bailey Larkin

    I added some diced jalapeños for extra heat and it was delicious! Thanks for the great recipe!

  • Letha Carroll

    My family loves this Mexican Pizza! It's become a regular weeknight meal in our house.

  • Lessie Ledner

    This recipe is fantastic! It's so easy to make and tastes even better than the original!

  • Gust Mayertromaguera

    The tortillas turned out perfectly crispy! This recipe is a keeper.

LEAVE A REVIEW

Please Rate