Mexican Pizza (Taco Bell Copycat)
Mexican Pizza from Taco Bell combines two classic dishes - tacos and pizza! What more could you ask for?! As if a taco wasn't already good enough now it's in the form of a pizza. Mexican Pizza is a cross between a quesadilla and a pizza. You have to try this better than takeout copycat recipe!
Ingredients
- 8 flour tortillas (or corn tortillas)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 tbsp enchilada sauce
- 8 ounce refried beans (1/2 can)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella or Mexican cheese blend)
- 4 tbsp enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella or Mexican cheese blend)
- 1 tomato (roma or beefsteak, seeds removed and diced)
- 1 small red onion (diced)
- 1/4 cup black olives
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions (finely diced)
Directions
- 1
In a large frying pan or skillet on medium heat add the ground beef. Use a spatula or spoon to break up the meat into small pieces as it cooks. Sauté for about 5-8 minutes or until the meat is cooked through. Remove grease from the pan.
- 2
Add in the taco seasoning, water and enchilada sauce. Stir until evenly combined. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- 3
To assemble the pizzas, spread a layer of refried beans on one tortilla. Then top with ground beef. Add a layer of cheese and top with another tortilla.
- 4
Spread 1 tbsp of enchilada sauce on top of the tortilla and top with shredded cheese to evenly cover the top.
- 5
Repeat with remaining tortillas to assemble all the pizzas.
- 6
AIR FRYER COOKING METHODPreheat Air Fryer to 400°F. Working in batches (my air fryer fits one pizza at a time) carefully place the pizza in the air fryer and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the tortillas are crispy. Repeat with remaining pizzas.OVEN BAKING METHODPreheat oven to 350°F. Line a sheet pan with tin foil or parchment paper for easier clean up (optional). Arrange the pizzas on the sheet pan leaving a space between them. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are crispy.PAN FRYING METHODIn a large frying pan with a lid, on medium heat add a splash of oil to coat the pan. Add one pizza at a time and cover with the lid. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the cheese melts and the bottom tortilla is crispy.
- 7
Transfer the cooked pizzas to a serving plate and top with the optional garnishes – tomatoes, red onion, olives, sour cream, and green onion. Serve and enjoy!