Taco Bell Mexican Pizza – A Homemade Fast Food Favorite
Crispy tortillas layered with seasoned beef, refried beans, sauce, and melty cheese — this homemade Taco Bell Mexican Pizza delivers bold Tex-Mex flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1 packet taco seasoning
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½ cup water or tomato sauce
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1 cup refried beans
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8 small flour tortillas (6–8 inch)
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1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
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½ cup enchilada sauce
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¼ cup taco sauce or mild salsa
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1 tbsp oil (for brushing tortillas)
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Optional: diced tomatoes, black olives, green onions
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush tortillas with oil and bake 4–5 minutes per side until crisp.
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Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned. Drain, add seasoning and water, and simmer.
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Warm refried beans until smooth and spreadable.
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For each pizza: Spread beans on one tortilla, add beef, then top with a second tortilla.
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Mix enchilada sauce and taco sauce. Spoon over top tortilla, then sprinkle with cheese.
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Bake pizzas 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.
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Top with fresh tomatoes, olives, or green onions. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
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For vegetarian, use beans and cheese only.
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Customize with jalapeños, sour cream, or avocado.
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For extra crispiness, pan-fry tortillas instead of baking.