This Taco Bell Mexican Pizza is a crispy, cheesy, and flavor-packed copycat favorite made right at home. Layers of crunchy tortillas, seasoned beef, refried beans, melty cheese, and zesty sauce come together for a fun, nostalgic dinner that’s easy, comforting, and totally irresistible.
Servings:Â 6
Ingredients
- Meat & seasoning
- 1/2 lb 225 g ground beef
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp water
- Base & layers
- 8 small flour tortillas soft taco size
- 1 cup refried beans
- Sauce
- 3/4 cup mild enchilada sauce or canned Mexican-style tomato sauce
- Cheese & toppings
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- Optional: sliced black olives sour cream, jalapeños
Instructions
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Cook the beef
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
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Drain excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Crisp the tortillas
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Heat a dry skillet over medium.
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Lightly toast each tortilla on both sides until golden and lightly crisp. Set aside.
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Assemble the base
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Spread about 2 tablespoons of refried beans on one tortilla.
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Add a thin layer of seasoned beef.
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Create the stack
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Place a second tortilla on top to form a sandwich.
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Spoon about 2–3 tablespoons enchilada sauce over the top tortilla.
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Add cheese & toppings
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Sprinkle generously with shredded cheese.
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Add diced tomatoes and any optional toppings you like.
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Bake
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Place assembled pizzas on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes,
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just until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
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Finish & serve
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Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.