Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza (Print Version)
Fried flour tortillas layered with refried beans, seasoned ground beef, two cheeses, and sauce, topped with tomatoes, olives, and green onions.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Tortilla Base
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8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
→ For the Filling
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1 cup refried beans, warmed
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1 cup cooked, Mexican-seasoned ground beef
→ For the Sauce and Cheese
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1/2 cup taco sauce
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1/4 cup red enchilada sauce
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
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1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
→ For Toppings
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1/2 cup diced tomatoes
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3 tablespoons black olives
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3 tablespoons chopped green onions
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
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Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, fry the tortillas one at a time until golden brown on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove each fried tortilla and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
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Layout 4 of the fried tortillas on a baking sheet - these will be the bases for your pizzas.
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Spread an even layer of warmed refried beans on each base tortilla. Add a layer of the cooked Mexican-seasoned ground beef, then sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese.
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Place one of the remaining fried tortillas on top of each pizza to create a sandwich-like structure.
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In a small bowl, combine the taco sauce and red enchilada sauce. Mix well until combined.
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Spread about 2 tablespoons of the sauce mixture over the top of each pizza. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese and all of the Mexican cheese blend.
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Bake at 400 degrees for 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Top each Mexican pizza with diced tomatoes, black olives, and chopped green onions. Slice into quarters and serve hot!
# Notes:
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This is a copycat version of the famous Taco Bell Mexican Pizza, and it's honestly better made at home!
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Frying the tortillas gives them that crispy exterior that makes this dish special - don't skip this step.
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You can season the ground beef yourself with taco seasoning, or use pre-seasoned cooked ground beef to save time.
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The two-tortilla construction creates a pizza-like sandwich that's easy to eat and holds all the toppings.
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The quick 3-4 minute bake time just melts the cheese - it's fast and convenient!
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These are best served immediately while still warm and the cheese is gooey.