Delightful Mexican Pizza Taco Bell Copycat
Savor the flavor of your favorite fast-food classic at home with this Mexican Pizza Taco Bell Copycat recipe. Featuring crispy tortillas layered with seasoned beef, creamy refried beans, and zesty toppings, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Customize it to your liking, and enjoy an explosion of flavors in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) refried beans
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup smooth tomato sauce
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Optional: Sour cream for serving
- Optional: Sliced jalapeños for heat
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, draining excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in taco seasoning with water according to package instructions; let simmer until thickened.
- Place tortillas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Evenly spread refried beans over each tortilla, then layer with seasoned beef, tomato sauce, cheese, green onions, and jalapeños.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and tortillas are crispy.
- Serve warm with optional sour cream or guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For a healthier twist, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or add extra veggies. To achieve extra crispiness, bake tortillas for a few minutes before adding toppings.