Mexican Pizza (Taco Bell Copycat Recipe)
A delicious fusion of tacos and pizza, this Mexican Pizza (Taco Bell Copycat Recipe) is sure to please any palate!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 pizzas
Calories 568 kcal
Frying pan
Air Fryer
Oven
sheet pan
Spatula
lid
Tortillas
- 8 pieces flour tortillas or corn tortillas
Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 0.25 cup water
- 4 tablespoons enchilada sauce
- 8 ounces refried beans (½ can)
- 0.5 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella or Mexican cheese blend)
Topping
- 4 tablespoons enchilada sauce
- 0.5 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella or Mexican cheese blend)
Garnishes (optional)
- 1 piece tomato (roma or beefsteak, seeds removed and diced)
- 1 small red onion (diced)
- 0.25 cup black olives
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 2 pieces green onions (finely diced)
Filling Preparation
In a large frying pan or skillet on medium heat, add the ground beef. Use a spatula or spoon to break up the meat into small pieces as it cooks. Sauté for about 5-8 minutes or until the meat is cooked through. Remove grease from the pan.
Add in the taco seasoning, water and enchilada sauce. Stir until evenly combined. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Pizza Assembly
To assemble the pizzas, spread a layer of refried beans on one tortilla. Then top with ground beef. Add a layer of cheese and top with another tortilla.
Spread 1 tablespoon of enchilada sauce on top of the tortilla and top with shredded cheese to evenly cover the top.
Repeat with remaining tortillas to assemble all the pizzas.
Cooking Methods
For Air Fryer: Preheat Air Fryer to 400°F. Working in batches, carefully place the pizza in the air fryer and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the tortillas are crispy. Repeat with remaining pizzas.
For Oven Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a sheet pan with tin foil or parchment paper for easier clean up (optional). Arrange the pizzas on the sheet pan leaving a space between them. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are crispy.
For Pan Frying: In a large frying pan with a lid, on medium heat add a splash of oil to coat the pan. Add one pizza at a time and cover with the lid. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the cheese melts and the bottom tortilla is crispy.
Serving
Transfer the cooked pizzas to a serving plate and top with the optional garnishes – tomatoes, red onion, olives, sour cream, and green onion. Serve and enjoy!
Serving: 1pizzaCalories: 568kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg
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