If you’re a fan of Taco Bell, you probably know and love their Mexican pizza. It’s a mouthwatering combination of crispy tortillas, refried beans, seasoned beef, cheese, sauces, tomatoes and green onions. It’s a pizza like no other, and it’s hard to resist.
But what if I told you that you can make your own version of this pizza at home, with minimal fuss and maximum flavor? That’s right, you don’t need to hit the drive-thru or order delivery to enjoy this cheesy and crunchy delight. You can whip it up in your own kitchen with some simple ingredients and a few easy steps. And trust me, it tastes just as good as the original, if not better.
Making this pizza at home is a piece of cake. You don’t have to worry about making your own dough, just grab some flour tortillas and pan-fry them until golden and crisp. Then, cook some ground beef with taco seasoning and water until thickened. Next, mix some taco sauce and enchilada sauce together for a zesty and tangy topping. Finally, assemble the pizzas by spreading the beans and beef over the tortillas, adding some mozzarella cheese, placing another tortilla on top, spreading the sauce mixture, and sprinkling some Mexican cheese blend. Pop them in the oven for about 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and voila! You’ve got yourself four scrumptious pizzas that will feed your hungry family or friends.
To make this pizza even more fun and festive, you can cut it into wedges and garnish it with diced tomatoes and sliced green onions. You can also serve it with some sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or whatever else you fancy. The sky’s the limit when it comes to customizing this pizza to your liking.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab your apron and get cooking. You won’t regret making this Taco Bell Mexican pizza at home. It’s a surefire way to satisfy your cravings and impress your guests. Trust me, once you try this pizza, you’ll never look at Taco Bell the same way again.
Steps
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Done
10 min
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Preheat the oven and fry the tortillasPreheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Fry the tortillas, one at a time, for about 30 seconds per side or until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels and set aside. |
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2
Done
15 min
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Cook the beef and season itIn the same skillet over medium-high heat, cook the beef, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through. Drain the excess fat and return the beef to the skillet. Add the taco seasoning and water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10 minutes. |
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3
Done
10 min
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Assemble the pizzasTo assemble the pizzas, place four tortillas on the prepared baking sheet and spread 1/4 cup of refried beans over each one. Top with the beef mixture and 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese. Place another tortilla on top and spread with a mixture of taco sauce and enchilada sauce. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of Mexican cheese blend over each pizza. |
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4
Done
15 min
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Bake and garnish the pizzasBake the pizzas for 10 to 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Cut into wedges and garnish with diced tomatoes and sliced green onions. |
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This recipe is a flavor explosion. I’m in love.