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Mexican Pizza (Taco Bell Copycat): An Incredible Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Chef Ethan Sam
  • Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

– 1 pound ground beef
– 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
– 8 small flour tortillas
– 1 cup refried beans
– 1 cup salsa
– 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 cup diced tomatoes
– 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
– 1 cup shredded lettuce
– 1/2 cup sour cream (for topping)
– 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
– Cooking spray or oil (for frying)


Instructions

Creating Mexican Pizza (Taco Bell Copycat) can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat and add taco seasoning. Stir well to combine.
3. Prepare Tortillas: In a separate skillet, heat a small amount of oil or cooking spray. Lightly fry each tortilla for about 1 minute on each side until they are golden and crispy.
4. Layer Ingredients: On a baking sheet, spread a layer of refried beans on each tortilla.
5. Add Beef: Spoon a generous amount of seasoned beef on top of the refried beans.
6. Top with Salsa: Drizzle salsa over the beef layer.
7. Cheese Layer: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over each pizza.
8. Bake: Place the assembled pizzas in the oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Add Fresh Toppings: Once out of the oven, top each pizza with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sliced black olives, and any other desired toppings.
10. Finish with Sour Cream: Add a dollop of sour cream on each pizza and sprinkle with chopped green onions for garnish.

These steps will guide you in creating this incredible Mexican Pizza effortlessly.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Fat: 20g
  • Protein: 18g