Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza: Easy and Crispy Homemade Version
Make this easy copycat Mexican Pizza that tastes better than the fast-food version. You get crispy tortillas layered with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and melted cheese for a quick Tex-Mex dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas (about 8-inch diameter)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans, warmed
- 1 cup enchilada sauce (mild or medium)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (or cheddar/Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes (optional, for topping)
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Lightly brush both sides of the flour tortillas with vegetable oil.
- Bake the tortillas directly on the oven rack for 5 to 7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are crisp. Set aside.
- While tortillas crisp, cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir the taco seasoning mix and water into the cooked ground beef. Simmer for 5 minutes until the liquid reduces. This is your seasoned beef.
- To assemble the first layer, place one crispy tortilla on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread half of the warmed refried beans evenly over the tortilla.
- Spoon half of the seasoned ground beef over the beans. Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese.
- Place the second crispy tortilla on top of the cheese layer. Repeat the layering process: spread the remaining refried beans, top with the remaining seasoned beef, and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the top layer of cheese.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven. Top with optional sliced black olives, diced tomatoes, and green onions. Slice into wedges and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly fry the tortillas instead of baking them.
- Use a high-quality, flavorful taco seasoning to achieve the signature taste.
- If you prefer a softer crust, skip the initial crisping step and bake the assembled pizza longer until the tortillas soften slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 65