Name: Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Copycat
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (lean works best); 1 packet taco seasoning; ¾ cup water; 8 flour tortillas (taco size); 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans; 1 (10-ounce) can enchilada sauce; 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend; Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, sliced olives, sour cream

Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Copycat

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Craving that crispy, cheesy, saucy masterpiece from Taco Bell? This recipe is a serious upgrade. It’s fast, easy, and tastes even better than you remember. It’s time to bring back a beloved classic.

Author: Jose
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex

Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef (lean works best)
1 packet taco seasoning
¾ cup water
8 flour tortillas (taco size)
1 cup vegetable oil
1 (15-ounce) can refried beans
1 (10-ounce) can enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, sliced olives, sour cream

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Instructions

Preheat & Brown. Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a large skillet, brown and crumble the ground beef into a fine texture. Drain any grease, then stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
Crisp the Tortillas. In a separate skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Shallow-fry one tortilla at a time for 3-4 minutes, flipping frequently, until it’s golden brown and crisp. Set aside to drain on a wire rack.
Heat the Beans. Warm the refried beans in a microwave-safe bowl for a minute to make them easy to spread.
Assemble. Take one crispy tortilla and spread a layer of warm beans, followed by a spoonful of the seasoned ground beef. Place a second crispy tortilla on top. On this top tortilla, spread about two tablespoons of enchilada sauce, then a generous handful of cheese. Repeat for the remaining pizzas.
Bake. Place the pizzas on a nonstick baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and melted.

Notes

Serving: Serve pizzas whole and top with your favorite garnishes like diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, or a dollop of sour cream.
Tips: A meat masher is great for getting the ground beef extra fine, just like Taco Bell’s. Heating the refried beans makes them a breeze to spread without tearing the tortillas.
Storage & Reheating: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. To reheat, the oven or air fryer is best to keep the tortillas crisp—try 350°F for 5-7 minutes. Microwaving is not recommended as it will make the tortillas soft.

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