Taco Bell Mexican Pizza (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Mexican Pizzas
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1 lb ground beef
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1 packet taco seasoning
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¾ cup water
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1 cup vegetable oil for frying
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8 taco-sized flour tortillas
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15 oz can refried beans
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10 oz can enchilada sauce
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2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
→ For Toppings
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Diced tomatoes
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Sliced green onions
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Sliced black olives
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Sour cream
# Instructions:
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Turn your oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small crumbles as it cooks.
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Drain off the extra grease and put the beef back in the skillet. Add the taco seasoning and water, stir everything together, and bring it to a boil. Turn the heat down and let it simmer until the sauce thickens up.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a separate large skillet over medium heat. Add one tortilla at a time and fry for about 3 to 4 minutes, flipping it frequently, until it gets crispy and golden. Do this with all 8 tortillas and set them aside on paper towels.
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Put the refried beans in a microwave-safe bowl and heat them up for about a minute. This makes them way easier to spread on the tortillas.
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Take one fried tortilla and spread a generous layer of warm refried beans all over it. Top with a good portion of the seasoned ground beef.
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Place another fried tortilla on top like a sandwich. Spread about 2 tablespoons of enchilada sauce over the top tortilla, then sprinkle a handful of shredded cheese over the sauce. Repeat with the remaining pizzas.
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Put all the assembled pizzas on a large nonstick baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Take them out of the oven and top with diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, olives, and a dollop of sour cream. Serve hot and enjoy your homemade Taco Bell copycat.
# Notes:
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This tastes just like the Taco Bell Mexican Pizza but way better because it's homemade and fresh.
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The key is frying the tortillas until they're really crispy so they don't get soggy.
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Warming the refried beans makes them spreadable instead of clumpy.
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You can use ground turkey or plant-based meat instead of beef if you prefer.
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These are best eaten fresh, but you can prep the beef ahead of time to save time.
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Cut them into wedges with a pizza cutter for easier eating.