Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

40 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. 4Fry the flour tortillas one at a time until golden and crispy on both sides, then drain on paper towels.
  5. 5Fry the flour tortillas one at a time until golden and crispy on both sides, then drain on paper towels.
  6. 6Fry the flour tortillas one at a time until golden and crispy on both sides, then drain on paper towels.
  7. 7In another skillet, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease if needed.
  8. 8In another skillet, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease if needed.
  9. 9In another skillet, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease if needed.
  10. 10Stir in the taco seasoning and water, then simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until thickened.
  11. 11Stir in the taco seasoning and water, then simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until thickened.
  12. 12Stir in the taco seasoning and water, then simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until thickened.
  13. 13Warm the refried beans in a small saucepan or microwave.
  14. 14Warm the refried beans in a small saucepan or microwave.
  15. 15Warm the refried beans in a small saucepan or microwave.
  16. 16Spread refried beans onto one crispy tortilla, then top with seasoned beef and another tortilla.
  17. 17Spread refried beans onto one crispy tortilla, then top with seasoned beef and another tortilla.
  18. 18Spread refried beans onto one crispy tortilla, then top with seasoned beef and another tortilla.
  19. 19Spoon enchilada sauce over the top tortilla and sprinkle generously with shredded cheese.
  20. 20Spoon enchilada sauce over the top tortilla and sprinkle generously with shredded cheese.
  21. 21Spoon enchilada sauce over the top tortilla and sprinkle generously with shredded cheese.
  22. 22Repeat with the remaining tortillas to make 4 Mexican pizzas.
  23. 23Repeat with the remaining tortillas to make 4 Mexican pizzas.
  24. 24Repeat with the remaining tortillas to make 4 Mexican pizzas.
  25. 25Bake at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  26. 26Bake at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  27. 27Bake at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  28. 28Top with diced tomatoes, green onions, sour cream, and jalapeños before serving.
  29. 29Top with diced tomatoes, green onions, sour cream, and jalapeños before serving.
  30. 30Top with diced tomatoes, green onions, sour cream, and jalapeños before serving.

Ingredients

  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 can refried beans
  • 1 can refried beans
  • 1 can refried beans
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 small tomato, diced
  • 1 small tomato, diced
  • 1 small tomato, diced
  • 0.25 cup sliced green onions
  • 0.25 cup sliced green onions
  • 0.25 cup sliced green onions
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Sour cream for serving
  • Sour cream for serving
  • Sour cream for serving
  • Jalapeños optional
  • Jalapeños optional
  • Jalapeños optional

Equipment

skilletsmall saucepan

Tips

  • Frying the tortillas until deeply golden keeps them crispy even under all that cheesy taco topping goodness.