Description
A crispy, cheesy, and flavor-packed take on the classic Taco Bell Mexican Pizza, featuring golden fried tortillas, seasoned beef, creamy refried beans, savory enchilada sauce, and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for a fun and nostalgic meal at home.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
¾ cup water
1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
8 flour tortillas (taco size)
15 oz can refried beans
10 oz can enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Diced tomatoes (for serving)
Sliced green onions (for serving)
Sliced olives (optional, for serving)
Sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
- Add taco seasoning and water to the beef. Stir, bring to a boil, then simmer for 4–5 minutes until thickened.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry tortillas one at a time for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Warm refried beans until spreadable, using the microwave or stovetop.
- To assemble each pizza, place one fried tortilla on a surface, spread with refried beans, and top with seasoned beef. Place another tortilla on top.
- Spread enchilada sauce on the top tortilla and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Transfer pizzas to a baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and top with diced tomatoes, green onions, olives (optional), and sour cream.
- Slice into quarters and serve hot.
Notes
Swap ground beef with shredded chicken or turkey for a lighter version.
Make it vegetarian by skipping meat and adding more beans or sautéed veggies.
For extra heat, add hot sauce or chipotle to the enchilada sauce.
Use Monterey Jack and cheddar blend for enhanced flavor.
Use corn tortillas and gluten-free products for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
