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!
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.