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Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

Close-up of a slice of 5-layer Mexican pizza topped with ground beef, melted cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, and olives.
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Make this easy, crispy, and cheesy Mexican Pizza at home. This recipe recreates the fast-food favorite using seasoned beef, refried beans, and a special sauce between two golden, fried tortillas.

Ingredients

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  • 8 small flour tortillas (6-inch size)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1 cup refried beans, warmed
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce (mild)
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry tortillas one at a time for about 30 to 60 seconds per side until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels. Repeat for all eight tortillas.
  2. While tortillas fry, cook the ground beef in a separate skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain off excess fat.
  3. Stir the taco seasoning mix and water into the cooked beef. Bring to a simmer and cook until the liquid reduces, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  4. Prepare the sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the enchilada sauce with 1/4 cup of water. Heat gently until warm.
  5. Assemble the first pizza layer: Place one crispy tortilla on a baking sheet. Spread half of the warmed refried beans evenly over the tortilla.
  6. Top the beans with half of the seasoned ground beef. Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese.
  7. Place a second crispy tortilla on top of the beef layer.
  8. Spread the remaining refried beans over the second tortilla, followed by the remaining seasoned beef and half of the remaining cheese.
  9. Top with the third crispy tortilla. Spread the remaining cheese over the top tortilla.
  10. Pour the warm enchilada sauce mixture evenly over the cheese layer, covering the top tortilla completely.
  11. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. Remove from the oven. Top immediately with diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and dollops of sour cream.
  13. Slice into wedges and serve immediately for the best crunchy texture.

Notes

  • For extra crispness, you can bake the tortillas instead of frying them until golden brown, brushing lightly with oil first.
  • Use a mild enchilada sauce to match the classic fast-food flavor profile.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, reduce the amount of water added to the enchilada sauce.

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