Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
Crispy tortillas layered with seasoned ground beef and refried beans, then topped with Mexican pizza sauce, melted cheese, and fresh tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can 16 ounces refried beans
- 1 cup red enchilada sauce
- 1/3 cup salsa or taco sauce
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 medium tomato diced
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons water
- Vegetable oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat and drain excess grease.
- Add taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and water. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Warm the refried beans over low heat.
- Combine the enchilada sauce and salsa in a small bowl.
- Lightly coat both sides of the tortillas with oil or cooking spray.
- Bake the tortillas for 4 to 5 minutes, flip, and bake another 3 to 5 minutes until crisp.
- Spread refried beans over four tortillas.
- Add seasoned beef over the beans.
- Top each with another crispy tortilla.
- Spread Mexican pizza sauce over each pizza.
- Top with shredded cheese and diced tomatoes.
- Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Rest for 2 minutes, slice into wedges, and serve.
Notes
- For the crispiest Mexican Pizza, don't skip the first tortilla-baking step.
- Avoid adding too much sauce because excess moisture can soften the tortillas.
- For extra heat, add jalapeños or your favorite hot sauce.