Description
A homemade version of the popular Taco Bell Mexican Pizza, made easily with ground beef, tortillas, refried beans, and topped with Mexican cheese and fresh garnishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ¾ cup water
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 8 flour tortillas (taco size)
- 15 ounce can refried beans
- 10 ounce can enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- diced tomatoes (for topping)
- sliced green onion (for topping)
- sliced olives (for topping)
- sour cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a large skillet, brown and crumble the ground beef. Drain excess grease, then return beef to the skillet. Add taco seasoning and water, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until thickened.
- In a separate large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add one tortilla and cook for about 3-4 minutes, flipping frequently, until crisp. Repeat with remaining tortillas and set aside.
- Heat the refried beans in a microwave-safe bowl until warm for easier spreading onto tortillas.
- On each fried tortilla, spread a generous layer of refried beans, then top with seasoned ground beef. Place another tortilla on top, spread about 2 tablespoons of enchilada sauce, and sprinkle with shredded Mexican cheese blend. Repeat for remaining pizzas.
- Place the assembled pizzas on a large nonstick baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Serve the pizzas with toppings such as diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, sliced olives, and sour cream.
Notes
- Ensure not to overcook the tortillas to maintain crispiness.
- You can customize toppings based on personal preference.
- Consider using ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg