Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

by Chef Marianne Monteclair
Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe

If you are someone who frequently eats bamboo, there is no chance you haven’t layed eyes on the mouth-watering MEXICAN Pizzas. Just to spare everyone the agony of detailed description, let’s say it is a thick piece of crispy with tortilla meat, sauce, cheese typical of a pizza with a slightly American-Mexican twist. Some of you might be thinking, how would that ever be possible? Well, you can actually make Taco Bell Mexican Pizza in your very own kitchen. The process of preparing Taco Bell Mexican Pizza at home is as simple as you can imagine, and the best part is that you can make it just as you like!

The Origins of Mexican Pizza

Taco Bell’s Mexican pizza was marketed for fun as pizza with the only difference that it was a Mexican-style pizza. The innovation behind the concept was quite direct: banish two crunchy tortillas, add seasoned beef, beans, cheese, sauce, and chill and voila quick fast food dish ready for the busy working class. Within no time at all, it became a favorite food with a cult following due to its Mexican and American fusion.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For your Mexican Pizza, you will be required to have the following ingredients:

  • For the base:
    • 4 large flour tortillas
    • 1 cup refried beans (canned or homemade)
    • 1 cup cooked ground beef (seasoned with Taco Bell-style seasoning)
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese
  • For the toppings:
    • ½ cup diced tomatoes
    • ¼ cup sliced black olives
    • ¼ cup chopped green onions
    • Sour cream (optional)
    • Jalapeños (optional for added heat)

Tools Needed to Make Mexican Pizza at Home

Before proceeding, make sure you have the basic items:

  • Skillet for frying tortillas
  • Baking sheet
  • Medium saucepan for the sauce
  • Knife and cutting board for toppings
  • Grater for the cheese
  • Spatula for flipping tortillas

How to Prepare the Pizza Base

Let us start with the tortillas which are used to make the Mexican pizza. First, take a frying pan and heat some oil. When it’s hot, place the flour tortillas and cook for a short period. The tortillas will change color and get crunchy and golden brown. It gives the pizza something different in addition to resembling all of tacos bells Mexican Pizza. Leave them to cool down.

Creating the Perfect Taco Bell Sauce

Satisfying the taste of the taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza cannot be complete without mentioning the sauce, which is one of the ingredients in the seasoning. Follow this simple :

Ingredients:

  • 1 small can of tomato sauce
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions: In a saucepan over medium flame mix the above ingredients. Allow the sauce to cook for about 10 minutes as this will give some time for the flavors to combine. If you want more heat in the sauce you can add some hot sauce if you like.

Cooking the Ground Beef

To be able to get that very taco Bell taste, add Spices and herbs that resemble taco Bell seasoning to your ground beef. You may buy premade taco bell seasoning or make yourself some with cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper to spice it up (just a dash). Cook and crumble the beef over medium heat until browning and cooked through.

Layering the Mexican Pizza

Now that we have made all the essential ingredients and the cooking was done, Starts layering the American style Mexican pizza. Get one crispy tortilla and smear a little refried beans. Spread a layer of the cooked seasoned ground beef over the beans.

Adding the Second Layer of Tortilla

Next, place a tofu tortilla on top of the beef and beans layer. It is this double-layer tortilla structure that is luckier than the broadened stuffed tortillas providing the Mexican pizza’s consistent chewy bite.

Topping with Cheese and Sauce

Finishing off, the last layer requires a lot of your homemade Taco Bell sauce over as much of the top tortilla as you can. Afterwards, will add the grated cheese on top of the sauce.

Baking the Mexican Pizza

After you have composed the Mexican pizza, place it in a baking pan and heat for ten minutes in a moderately hot oven (375°F or 190°C) until the cheese melts and has bubbles on its surface.

Finishing Touches

With your pizza freshly baked, it’s now time to top it with additional garnishes. For this garnish sashimi, add tomato, black olives, and green onion onto the melted cheese.

Serving Suggestions

Complete the taco bell mounts restaurantMexican Pizza with some fired corn chips.randint guacamole or frozen margaritas.in a rare taco fashion. The dish is superb in its delightful fusion of flavors and is perfect for taco night or a Mexican family feast.

Why Homemade is Better than Store-Bought

Though it is absolutely a delight to order for Mexican Pizza, for me, the biggest upside of making it at home is the fact that you are largely free to decide on what to put in it, as regards the ingredients. Would you want to make it healthier? Ground beef can be replaced with lean ground beef or entirely substituted with turkey. Is it possible to make it vegetarian? Then don’t use any meat at all and add beans and vegetables instead. Homemade Mexican Pizza gives you that fast food feel while giving you options of preparing the dish your way without any restrictions.

Conclusion

Here you go! A fantastic Taco Bell Mexican Pizza which can be cooked easily in your own kitchen. This is absolutely possible and customizable, no doubt there will be some appetites that will be satisfied! It is quite delicious that you will forget all about the Mexican Pizza drive-thru, whether you decide to treat the entire family or yourself on a special day.


Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

This homemade Taco Bell Mexican Pizza recipe recreates the popular fast-food favorite in your own kitchen. It features two crispy flour tortillas layered with refried beans, seasoned ground beef, and topped with melted cheddar cheese, tomatoes, black olives, and green onions. A homemade taco sauce enhances the flavor, and it's baked to perfection in the oven. You can customize this recipe by making it vegetarian or adjusting the spice level to your preference. It’s a quick and delicious meal perfect for Taco Tuesdays or a fun family dinner!
Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe
👥 Servings 4
Prep Time 15 minutes
🍳 Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • For the base:
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup refried beans canned or homemade
  • 1 cup cooked ground beef seasoned with Taco Bell-style seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese
  • For the sauce:
  • 1 small can of tomato sauce 8 oz
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • A pinch of salt
  • For the toppings:
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • Sour cream optional
  • Jalapeños optional for added heat

Instructions

  • Prepare the tortillas:
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly fry the flour tortillas until they are golden brown and crispy. Set aside.
  • Make the Taco Bell sauce:
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, sugar, and salt.
  • Simmer on medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors.
  • Cook the ground beef:
  • Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Season with taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade). Drain excess fat if necessary and set aside.
  • Assemble the pizza:
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Place one crispy tortilla on a baking sheet and spread a layer of refried beans on top. Add a layer of seasoned ground beef over the beans.
  • Top with another crispy tortilla to create the double-layered base.
  • Top with sauce and cheese:
  • Spread a generous amount of the Taco Bell sauce over the top tortilla.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
  • Bake:
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Add final toppings:
  • Once the pizza is baked, remove it from the oven and top with diced tomatoes, black olives, and chopped green onions. Optionally, add sour cream and jalapeños for extra flavor.
  • Serve:
  • Slice the pizza into quarters and serve with your favorite sides like nachos or a side of guacamole.

Notes

  • You can make this recipe vegetarian by skipping the beef and adding more beans or using a plant-based meat substitute.
  • For a spicier version, feel free to add more chili powder or hot sauce to the Taco Bell sauce.
  • If you prefer a crunchier base, bake the tortillas for a few minutes before adding the toppings.

You may also like

Leave a Comment

Recipe Rating




Your Ultimate Destination for Free Cooking Inspiration, Recipes, and Ingredients

Copyright 2025 InFoodblog.com. All Rights Reserved.