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A thick slice of homemade Mexican Pizza showing layers of seasoned beef, melted cheese, sour cream drizzle, tomatoes, onions, and olives.

Mexican Pizza (Taco Bell Copycat Recipe)

Make this copycat version of the classic fast-food favorite at home. This recipe uses simple ingredients to recreate the layered crust, seasoned beef, and toppings you remember.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pizzas
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 568
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tortillas
  • 8 flour tortillas Flour tortillas (or corn tortillas)
Filling
  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 2 tablespoon Taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 4 tablespoon Enchilada sauce For mixing with beef
  • 8 ounce Refried beans (½ can)
  • 1/2 cup Shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella or Mexican cheese blend)
Topping
  • 4 tablespoon Enchilada sauce For topping
  • 1/2 cup Shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella or Mexican cheese blend)
Garnishes (optional)
  • 1 Tomato (roma or beefsteak, seeds removed and diced)
  • 1 small Red onion (diced)
  • 1/4 cup Black olives
  • 1/4 cup Sour cream
  • 2 Green onions (finely diced)

Equipment

  • large frying pan or skillet
  • Air fryer
  • Sheet pan

Method
 

  1. In a large frying pan or skillet on medium heat, add the ground beef. Use a spatula or spoon to break up the meat into small pieces as it cooks. Sauté for about 5 to 8 minutes or until the meat is cooked through. Remove grease from the pan.
  2. Add in the taco seasoning, water, and enchilada sauce. Stir until evenly combined. Let simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. To assemble the pizzas, spread a layer of refried beans on one tortilla. Then top with ground beef. Add a layer of cheese and top with another tortilla.
  4. Spread 1 tablespoon of enchilada sauce on top of the tortilla and top with shredded cheese to evenly cover the top.
  5. Repeat with remaining tortillas to assemble all the pizzas.
  6. AIR FRYER COOKING METHOD: Preheat Air Fryer to 400°F. Working in batches, carefully place the pizza in the air fryer and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the tortillas are crispy. Repeat with remaining pizzas.
  7. OVEN BAKING METHOD: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a sheet pan with tin foil or parchment paper (optional). Arrange the pizzas on the sheet pan leaving a space between them. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are crispy.
  8. PAN FRYING METHOD: In a large frying pan with a lid, on medium heat add a splash of oil to coat the pan. Add one pizza at a time and cover with the lid. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until the cheese melts and the bottom tortilla is crispy.
  9. Transfer the cooked pizzas to a serving plate and top with the optional garnishes – tomatoes, red onion, olives, sour cream, and green onion. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 568kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 32gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 1281mgPotassium: 386mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 551IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This recipe makes four individual Mexican Pizzas. You can adjust the cooking method based on what equipment you have available.

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