Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Copycat Recipe by Todd Wilbur
Recreate the fast-food favorite at home with Todd Wilbur's Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Copycat Recipe, a perfect fusion of crispy tortillas, seasoned beef, and melted cheese. This quick and satisfying dish starts with golden-fried flour tortillas layered with hearty refried beans and zesty taco-seasoned ground beef. Topped with tangy red enchilada sauce, a melty Mexican cheese blend, and fresh toppings like diced tomatoes and green onions, each bite is a fiesta of flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, this restaurant-style Mexican pizza is ideal for family dinners, game nights, or anytime you crave delicious nostalgia. Serve it with a dollop of sour cream for the ultimate Taco Bell-inspired experience at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 pound Ground beef
- 1 cup Refried beans
- 1 tablespoon Taco seasoning mix
- 4 large pieces Flour tortillas
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup Red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup Shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 medium, diced Tomato
- 2 stalks, sliced Green onions
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- Optional toppings: jalapeños or black olives
Instructions
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
Add the taco seasoning mix to the beef along with 1/4 cup of water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
In another small saucepan, heat the refried beans over low heat until warm and spreadable. Keep warm.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, fry each flour tortilla one at a time until crispy and golden, about 1-2 minutes per side. Place the fried tortillas on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Assemble the Mexican pizza: spread a layer of warm refried beans on one of the fried tortillas followed by a layer of the cooked taco meat. Top with a second fried tortilla.
Spread a thin layer of red enchilada sauce on top of the second tortilla. Sprinkle generously with shredded Mexican cheese blend.
Place the assembled pizzas on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 1-2 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
Remove from the oven and top with diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, and any optional toppings such as jalapeños or black olives.
Slice the Mexican pizza into quarters using a sharp knife or pizza cutter and serve with a dollop of sour cream on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2866 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 201.1 g | 258% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.4 g | 412% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 436 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 6597 mg | 287% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 162.4 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 129.8 g | 260% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2221 mg | 171% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 1940 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
