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Copycat Taco Bell–Style Mexican Pizza

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This Copycat Taco Bell–Style Mexican Pizza features crispy flour tortillas layered with refried beans, seasoned ground beef, tangy sauce, melted cheese, and toppings like tomatoes, olives, and green onions—then broiled to golden perfection for a crave-worthy, fast-food-inspired meal at home.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 large Mexican pizzas
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Broiling
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix
  • 120 ml water
  • 240 g refried beans
  • 120 g shredded cheddar cheese
  • 120 g shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 80 g diced tomatoes, well drained
  • 35 g sliced black olives
  • 15 g sliced green onions
  • 30 g diced green chilies
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 120 g mayonnaise
  • 30 g diced pickled jalapeños
  • 12 g sugar
  • 7 g ground cumin
  • 7 g paprika
  • 3 g garlic powder
  • 2 g cayenne pepper
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, pickled jalapeños, sugar, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt until smooth. Refrigerate.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add taco seasoning and water to beef. Simmer until thickened. Set aside.
  4. In another skillet, heat a thin layer of oil over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas 1–2 minutes per side until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Place one tortilla on a baking tray. Spread refried beans on top.
  6. Top with a second tortilla, then spread seasoned ground beef evenly.
  7. Add a third tortilla and spread a layer of the prepared sauce.
  8. Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese evenly on top.
  9. Add diced tomatoes, black olives, green onions, and green chilies.
  10. Broil for a few minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
  11. Remove from oven, let rest briefly, then slice and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use flour tortillas for a sturdier texture, or corn for a different flavor.
  • Drain wet toppings like tomatoes well to prevent soggy layers.
  • Fry tortillas until crisp for best results, or bake for a lighter version.
  • Customize with ground turkey, plant-based meat, or extra veggies.
  • Best served immediately, but leftovers can be reheated in the oven.

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