Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

4.94 from 48 votes

This copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza is made with crispy fried tortillas, seasoned ground beef, refried beans, red enchilada sauce, and melted cheese — all the flavors of the original for a fraction of the cost. My family tested this recipe until we got it just right and honestly we think it tastes even better than Taco Bell. Ready in under 30 minutes and completely customizable with your favorite toppings.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $16.01 Recipe, $4.00 per Serving

Ingredients

1 pound Ground Beef
1 Tablespoon Taco Seasoning or 1/2 of a taco seasoning packet
½ cup Water
1 Cup Vegetable Oil
8 Taco size Flour Tortillas
1 can Refried Beans 15 oz
1 can Red Enchilada Sauce 10 oz
2 cups shredded Mexican Cheese
1 to mato diced
2 Green Onions Sliced
1 cup of Black Olives sliced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a large skillet, brown 1 pound ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess grease, then stir in 1 tablespoon taco seasoning and ½ cup water. Simmer for 4–6 minutes until the liquid cooks off.
In a separate skillet, heat 1 cup vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry 8 taco-size flour tortillas one at a time for 3–4 minutes, flipping frequently until crispy. Set aside.
Heat 1 can (15 oz) refried beans in the microwave until warm.
Place 4 tortillas on a baking sheet. Spread a layer of refried beans evenly over each, then top with the seasoned ground beef.
Place the remaining 4 tortillas on top to form stacks.
Spoon 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce evenly over the top tortillas, then sprinkle with 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese.
Bake for 8–10 minutes until heated through and the cheese is melted.
Top with 1 diced tomato, 2 sliced green onions, and 1 cup sliced black olives.
Slice and serve warm.

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