Do you love the Mexican pizza at Taco Bell? If so, you aren’t alone because it’s very popular. And when you’re torn between Mexican food and Italian food, this hybrid dish offers the very best of both worlds, so what’s not to love?
It’s loaded up with delicious fresh ingredients and is big and beefy. This homemade version of Taco Bell pizza means you can skip the drive-thru and instead whip up this fantastic Mexican pizza recipe in the comfort of your own kitchen. It makes a lovely weeknight dinner for all the family to enjoy.
You can enjoy this pizza as it is or add any extra toppings like sour cream, avocado slices or jalapeno slices for example. Flour tortillas take the place of pizza dough but if you prefer that element simply use readymade pizza dough or a readymade crust so you can enjoy that experience instead.
Why You’ll Love the Recipe:
These Taco Bell tortilla pizzas are so satisfying and delicious. You have the crunch of tortillas, the meaty appeal of ground beef and all those beloved south of the border flavors.
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How to Serve Them:
Enjoy these hot from the oven with your favorite toppings.
Can You Make Them Ahead?
Cook the beef ahead of time if you want. It’s best not to assemble these hours before baking them though, otherwise they’ll just go soggy.
Storage Instructions:
Leftovers will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Variations and Substitutions:
Swap the ground beef for ground turkey, pork or even lamb, and use whatever types of cheese you prefer.
Better-Than-Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 x 8-inch flour tortillas
- 1 cup warmed refried beans
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- ½ cup taco sauce
- 1 cup cooked Mexican-seasoned ground beef
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup red enchilada sauce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 3 tablespoons sliced black olives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet and pan fry the tortillas individually for a couple of minutes per side or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Put 4 fried tortillas on a baking sheet and divide the refried beans between them, spreading them out evenly.
- Divide the ground beef between them.
- Put the other 4 tortillas on top.
- Combine the taco sauce with the enchilada sauce and spoon this over the tortillas, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the cheese over each one and then bake for 3 or 4 minutes or until the cheese melts.
- Serve cut into 4 wedges and topped with the black olives, diced tomatoes, green onions, and anything else you like.
- Enjoy!
