Copycat Recipe for Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
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This easy recipe for Taco Bell Mexican Pizza means you can have the Mexican pizza flavors you love without leaving your house!
Are you a fan of Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza, but tired of driving to the fast-food restaurant every time you crave it? We have got you covered! With this simple and easy-to-follow recipe, you can make your own Taco Bell Mexican Pizza at home in no time.
This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a quick lunch, a family dinner, or a Cinco de Mayo celebration. With layers of tortillas, refried beans, taco meat, enchilada sauce, and melted cheese, this Mexican Pizza is sure to satisfy your cravings and impress your taste buds.
What is in Mexican Pizza?
- Flour Tortillas – You’ll use 8-inch flour tortillas for this recipe rather than corn tortillas. Buy a few extra packs and try our Chicken Enchilada Casserole, King Ranch Chicken Casserole, or chicken quesadillas.
- Refried Beans – A layer of creamy refried beans is the glue that holds everything together.
- Taco meat – This is a mixture of ground beef, onions, and taco seasoning. You can make your own taco seasoning, or you can pick up a packet at the grocery store.
- Enchilada sauce – This is the sauce for your pizza and instead of going on the bottom, it goes on the top! I am an enchilada sauce snob, so I make my own homemade enchilada sauce but if you want to save time you can buy a can of sauce at the grocery store.
- Cheese – What’s pizza without cheese?! Freshly grated cheddar cheese or a Mexican cheese blend is sprinkled over the enchilada sauce before the pizza is baked.
- Toppings – Fresh toppings go on top of the Mexican Pizza when it comes out of the oven. You can use any of your favorite taco toppings, sour cream, tomatoes, pickled jalapenos, pickled red onions, black olives, avocado, sour cream, or cilantro. There is no wrong topping!
How to Make Mexican Pizza at Home:
Step 1 – Make taco meat. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef and cook until it begins to brown.
Add onions to skillet and continue to cook until meat is cooked through.
Drain any excess grease from the meat and return to the skillet before adding 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning and ¼ cup of water. Continue to cook, stirring together, until the water cooks away. Set taco meat aside.
Step 2 – Toast tortillas. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and cook each tortilla until they begin to crisp slightly, approximately 1-2 minutes per side. Set cooked tortillas aside. Note: After the first 4 tortillas add the second tablespoon of vegetable oil and continue cooking.
Step 3 – Prepare oven. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 4 – Season beans. In a bowl combine refried beans and the remaining 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning. Stir together until fully combined.
Step 5 – Assemble pizzas. Place 4 tortillas on your baking sheet and add one layer of refried beans and one layer of taco meat to each tortilla.
Place a second tortilla on top of each and spread the enchilada sauce over the top. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
Step 6 – Bake. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
Step 7 – Serve. Remove from the oven and top with your favorite fresh ingredients. Cut into 4 slices and serve.
Tips and Tricks
- Use a non-stick skillet to avoid tortillas from sticking.
- Use a pizza cutter to cut the pizza into slices.
- For a vegetarian option, skip the ground beef and add extra refried beans or veggies of your choice.
What to Serve with Mexican Pizza:
- Chips and Dip – It wouldn’t be Cinco de Mayo…or really any party at my house…without chips and salsa! Tortilla chips are perfect for dipping into some fresh Pico de Gallo, cheesy Rotel dip, or our easy 5 minute restaurant-style salsa.
- Fruit salsas – Want to change things up a little bit? give our mango salsa and pineapple salsa a try.
- Guacamole – A side of guacamole, made with fresh avocados makes a great topping for your Mexican pizza and a delicious dip for your chips!
- Cocktails – A frosty frozen mango margarita or refreshing Moscato sangria is the perfect way to finish off the meal. Check out our whole list of delicious Cinco de Mayo drinks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use corn tortillas if you prefer. However, the texture and taste will be slightly different.
Yes, you can assemble the Mexican Pizza ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Add the toppings just before baking. You will need to extend the baking time in the oven to 10-15 minutes to get the crispness back and ensure that it is heated through.
Yes, you can freeze the Mexican pizza after baking. Simply wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil before freezing. When ready to eat, thaw in the fridge overnight and bake at 400°F for 10-15 minutes.
This recipe makes four servings, but you can easily double or triple the recipe for a larger crowd.
How to Store and Reheat Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
If you have leftovers from your Taco Bell Mexican pizza, you’ll want to store it properly to ensure it stays fresh and tasty for the next time you want to enjoy it. Here are some simple steps to help you store and reheat your Mexican pizza:
- Allow the pizza to cool: Before storing the pizza, make sure it has cooled down to room temperature. This will prevent any condensation from forming and making the pizza soggy.
- Store in an airtight container: Transfer the pizza to an airtight container or wrap it tightly with plastic wrap. This will help to prevent air from getting in and keep the pizza fresh.
- Refrigerate: Place the container of Mexican pizza in the refrigerator and store for up to 3-4 days.
- Reheat: When you’re ready to enjoy your leftover Mexican pizza, preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the pizza slices on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through. If you have an air fryer that is a great option for reheating the pizza to get it perfectly crispy. Set the air fryer to 350 degrees F and cook for 7-10 minutes or until heated through and crisp.
- Add fresh toppings: Once the pizza is heated through, add fresh toppings such as diced tomatoes, green onions, and sour cream for a delicious and flavorful meal.
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Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- ½ cup Onion, diced
- 3 tablespoons Taco seasoning, divided
- ½ cup Water
- 8 Flour Tortillas (8-inch)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 16 ounces Refried beans
- 1 cup Enchilada Sauce
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- Your favorite toppings: fresh tomatoes, black olives, green onion, sour cream, etc.
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef and cook until it begins to brown.
- Add onions to skillet and continue to cook until meat is cooked through.
- Drain any excess grease from the meat and return to skillet before adding 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning and ¼ cup of water. Continue to cook, stirring together, until water cooks away. Set taco meat aside.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Cook each tortilla until it begins to crisp slightly, approximately 1-2 minutes per side. Set the cooked tortillas aside. After the first 4 tortillas add the second tablespoon of vegetable oil and continue cooking.
- In a bowl combine refried beans and 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning. Stir until well combined.
- Place 4 tortillas on your baking sheet and add one layer of refried beans, and one layer of taco meat to each tortilla. See note below.
- Place a tortilla on top of each and spread enchilada sauce over the tops of the tortillas. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, until cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and top with your favorite fresh ingredients.
- Cut each pizza into 4 slices and serve.
Notes
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The pizzas were really good!! I followed the recipe as written, except I mixed the hamburger and refried beans together. It makes it easier to spread on the tortillas. That hint came from a freezer bean and beef burrito recipe that I use. Anyway, thanks for posting.
So glad you like them. I never thought of mixing the beans with the meat but it makes total sense. I’m going to give it a try next time.
You have a 1/2 cup of water listed in the ingredients. However, the directions say 1/4 cup. Which is it? By the way I’ve already tried this recipe, it was easy and I loved it. I thought cooking the tortillas in a pan was a great idea. Thanks for posting.