Copy Cat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

Copy Cat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

from anaffairfromtheheart.com
30 min
4 servings

There is no need to "make a run for the border" when you are craving a Taco Bell Mexican Pizza - make this one right at home!

Ingredients

  • 1-1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic (minced)
  • 1 packet Taco Bell Taco Seasoning (or your own homemade)
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1 15 ounce can Fat-Free refried beans, warmed
  • Salsa or taco sauce (your choice, we buy the Taco Bell Taco Sauce in a bottle)
  • 8 - 6 " flour tortillas (soft taco size)
  • 2 cups Shredded Mexican Cheese (divided)
  • tops of 4 Green Onions (sliced)
  • 4 Roma sized tomatoes (diced)
  • Sliced black olives (optional)
  • Non-Stick Cooking Spray

Directions

  1. 1

    In a skillet brown your ground beef with onions and garlic, salt and pepper to taste, drain, add taco seasoning packet and 1/4 cup water and simmer for about 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Set Aside.

  3. 3

    Spray a small skillet with non-stick cooking spray and place on the stove over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Place a tortilla in the skillet and let it slightly brown, and flip it to do the other side

  5. 5

    Place them on a paper towel until you’re ready to “build” your pizzas.

  6. 6

    We made 4 pizzas, so you will need 8 tortillas browned on both sides.

  7. 7

    Now it’s time to BUILD your pizzas.

  8. 8

    Place about 1/3 cup of refried beans and top with about 1/2 cup beef mixture, spread to coat.

  9. 9

    Top with other tortilla.

  10. 10

    Place under broiler set on low for about 5 minutes.

  11. 11

    Remove from oven.

  12. 12

    Spread with 2-3 Tablespoons of salsa/taco sauce.

  13. 13

    Sprinkle with tomatoes, green onions and cheese.

  14. 14

    Top with olives.

  15. 15

    Broil on high for 3-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

  16. 16

    Remove from oven, plate, slice and dig in!