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Delicious homemade Taco Bell Mexican Pizza with crispy tortillas and toppings

Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

This homemade Taco Bell Mexican Pizza features crunchy layers of tortillas, savory beef, and melty cheese, perfect for a quick dinner craving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tortilla and Base
  • 4 pieces Flour tortillas 8 inch size preferred
  • 1 can Refried beans Canned traditional or black bean refried beans
Meat and Seasoning
  • 1 pound Ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or plant-based crumble
  • 1 packet Taco seasoning Store bought or homemade
Sauce and Cheese
  • 1 cup Mexican pizza sauce Mix canned tomato sauce with taco seasoning, garlic powder, and a pinch of cumin
  • 2 cups Shredded cheese A mix of mozzarella and cheddar, or pepper jack for heat
Toppings
  • 1 cup Diced tomatoes For freshness
  • 1/2 cup Chopped green onions For freshness
  • 1/2 cup Diced jalapeños Optional, for heat
  • 1 cup Sour cream For topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Brush flour tortillas lightly with oil and bake for 4 to 6 minutes per side until crisp.
  3. Meanwhile, brown ground beef with taco seasoning and a splash of water, simmering until thickened.
  4. Heat refried beans until spreadable, mixing in a spoonful of salsa or hot sauce.
Assembly
  1. Layer a tortilla, spread some beans, add beef, sauce, then another tortilla.
  2. Top with Mexican pizza sauce and shredded cheese.
Baking
  1. Bake until cheese is melted.
  2. Finish with fresh toppings like diced tomatoes, green onions, jalapeños, and a dollop of sour cream.

Notes

Let the pizzas sit for 2 minutes before cutting to prevent layers from sliding. Adjust toppings and fillings as per preference for custom versions.