Mexican Pizza: A Taco Bell Copycat Recipe
A delightful homemade version of Taco Bell’s iconic Mexican Pizza, featuring crispy tortillas, hearty refried beans, seasoned ground beef, and an array of toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup seasoned ground beef
- 1 cup taco sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Jalapeños (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the tortillas on a baking sheet, ensuring they are flat.
- Layer half a cup of refried beans over each tortilla.
- Add a generous half cup of seasoned ground beef over the beans.
- Pour a quarter cup of taco sauce over each pizza.
- Time for cheese: sprinkle a cup of shredded cheese over each pizza.
- Bake for about 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Add tomatoes, black olives, and green onions on top after baking.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Notes
For a healthier twist, you can swap flour tortillas for whole grain or corn tortillas. Feel free to experiment with various toppings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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