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Taco Bell Copycat Mexican Pizza: Crispy Tortilla Dinner

A close-up of a hearty slice of 4-layer mexican pizza, layered with seasoned beef and cheese, topped with fresh tomatoes, olives, and green onions.
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Make this homemade Mexican Pizza that tastes like the fast-food favorite. It features crispy corn tortillas layered with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, enchilada sauce, and melted cheese for a satisfying, cheesy Tex-Mex dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 (15 ounce) can refried beans, warmed
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, for topping
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives, for topping
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions, for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the meat: Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain the fat. Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the liquid reduces. Set aside.
  2. Crisp the tortillas: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully fry the corn tortillas one or two at a time for about 30 seconds per side until they are crisp. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Alternatively, bake or air fry until crisp.
  3. Assemble the first layer: Place one crispy tortilla on a baking sheet. Spread half of the warmed refried beans evenly over the tortilla. Top the beans with half of the seasoned ground beef. Drizzle with half of the enchilada sauce.
  4. Add the cheese: Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the beef layer. Place the second crispy tortilla on top of the cheese.
  5. Repeat the layers: Spread the remaining refried beans over the second tortilla. Top with the remaining seasoned beef and drizzle with the remaining enchilada sauce.
  6. Top and bake: Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top layer. Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven. Top immediately with diced tomatoes, sliced olives, and green onions. Slice into wedges and serve this easy Mexican Pizza recipe right away.

Notes

  • To achieve the crispiest tortillas without frying, bake them on a wire rack at 400 degrees F for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef in this recipe.
  • Use your favorite store-bought enchilada sauce for a quick weeknight meal.

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