Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas
Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas
Ingredients
For the Mexican Pizzas
- 1/2 cup canola oil, for frying, or as needed
- 12 taco sized flour tortillas
- 1 can refried beans
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 can red enchilada sauce
For Garnish
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the diced onion over medium-high heat. Cook until the beef is no longer pink and the onion is softened.
⏱️ 8 min
- 2
Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Stir in the taco seasoning packet and 1/4 cup of water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced and the meat is well-seasoned.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
While the taco meat is simmering, heat about 1/2 inch of canola oil in another large skillet or a shallow pot over medium-high heat. Fry the taco-sized flour tortillas one at a time for about 30 seconds per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Be careful not to burn them.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Transfer the fried tortillas to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
To assemble each Mexican pizza, place one fried tortilla on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread a thin layer of refried beans over the tortilla. Top with a spoonful of the prepared taco meat, then sprinkle with a layer of shredded cheese.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Place a second fried tortilla on top to create a sandwich. On this top tortilla, spread three to four spoonfuls of red enchilada sauce, ensuring it covers most of the surface. Generously top with more shredded cheese.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Repeat the assembly process for the remaining tortillas, creating a total of 6 pizzas (which will yield 4 servings, as some may eat more than one).
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Bake the assembled pizzas in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tortillas are heated through.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 9
Once baked, carefully remove the Mexican Pizzas from the oven. Garnish with chopped tomatoes and sliced green onions before serving immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas
For the Mexican Pizzas
- 1/2 cup canola oil, for frying, or as needed
- 12 taco sized flour tortillas
- 1 can refried beans
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 can red enchilada sauce
For Garnish
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the diced onion over medium-high heat. Cook until the beef is no longer pink and the onion is softened.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Stir in the taco seasoning packet and 1/4 cup of water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced and the meat is well-seasoned.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
While the taco meat is simmering, heat about 1/2 inch of canola oil in another large skillet or a shallow pot over medium-high heat. Fry the taco-sized flour tortillas one at a time for about 30 seconds per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Be careful not to burn them.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Transfer the fried tortillas to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
To assemble each Mexican pizza, place one fried tortilla on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread a thin layer of refried beans over the tortilla. Top with a spoonful of the prepared taco meat, then sprinkle with a layer of shredded cheese.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Place a second fried tortilla on top to create a sandwich. On this top tortilla, spread three to four spoonfuls of red enchilada sauce, ensuring it covers most of the surface. Generously top with more shredded cheese.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Repeat the assembly process for the remaining tortillas, creating a total of 6 pizzas (which will yield 4 servings, as some may eat more than one).
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Bake the assembled pizzas in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tortillas are heated through.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 9
Once baked, carefully remove the Mexican Pizzas from the oven. Garnish with chopped tomatoes and sliced green onions before serving immediately.
⏱️ 2 min