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Mexican Pizza

A quick and budget-friendly copycat version of Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza, combining crunchy tortillas with seasoned beef, beans, and cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Fast Food, Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Seasoning
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or turkey or chicken
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion, diced (optional)
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Water
Tortillas and Beans
  • 12 pieces Taco Sized Flour Tortillas
  • 15 oz Can of Refried Beans
Sauces and Cheese
  • 10 oz Can of Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 8 oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 8 oz Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
Toppings
  • 1 to 2 pieces Tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 to 3 tbsp Sliced Green Onions
Oil for Frying
  • 3/4 to 1 cup Canola, Vegetable, or Avocado Oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground beef along with the diced onion until fully cooked and the onions are softened. Drain any excess grease.
  2. Stir in the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
Fry Tortillas
  1. In a separate skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Fry each tortilla for about 30 seconds per side until golden and crispy. Place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Assemble each pizza by spreading refried beans on one tortilla, adding the seasoned beef, and a sprinkle of cheese before topping it with another tortilla.
  3. Spread enchilada sauce over the second tortilla and sprinkle with additional cheese.
  4. Repeat this process to make six pizzas and place them on the prepared sheet pan.
  5. Bake for about 6 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve
  1. Once out of the oven, top with chopped tomatoes and green onions, and serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in an oven or toaster oven for best results. Consider using a mixture of cheeses for extra flavor.