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Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

A homemade version of the classic Taco Bell Mexican Pizza, featuring crunchy tortillas, savory beef, and melty cheese, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pizzas
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Fast Food, Mexican
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

Meat Mixture
  • 1 pound ground beef Use medium beef for good flavor.
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • ¾ cup water
Tortillas
  • 8 pieces flour tortillas (taco size) Tortilla size affects pizza diameter.
Beans & Sauce
  • 15 ounce can refried beans Warm beans spread more smoothly.
  • 10 ounce can enchilada sauce
Cheese and Toppings
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • to taste diced tomatoes Optional garnish.
  • to taste sliced green onion Optional garnish.
  • to taste sliced olives Optional garnish.
  • to taste sour cream Optional garnish.
Cooking Oil
  • 1 cup vegetable oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Set a large baking sheet nearby.
  2. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumbling as it cooks.
  3. Drain excess grease, return beef to the skillet, add taco seasoning and ¾ cup water. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened and glossy (about 3–5 minutes).
  4. Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in a separate large skillet over medium. Add one tortilla; cook 3–4 minutes per side until crisp and bubbly. Move to a paper towel-lined tray and repeat with remaining tortillas.
  5. Heat refried beans in a microwave-safe bowl until warm.
Assembly
  1. On each fried tortilla, spread a generous layer of warm refried beans, then add a spoonful of seasoned beef. Top with another fried tortilla.
  2. Spread about 2 tablespoons enchilada sauce on top and sprinkle with ½ cup shredded cheese. Repeat for all pizzas.
  3. Place the assembled pizzas on the nonstick baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese melts and edges brown slightly.
Serving
  1. Remove from oven and let rest 1–2 minutes. Slice if desired, and garnish with diced tomatoes, green onions, olives, and sour cream.

Notes

Fry tortillas in batches and keep warm in a low oven. Don’t overload with beans to prevent soggy centers. Simple variation: Add chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime.