Description
Craving a fast-food favorite at home? This Taco Bell Mexican Pizza is a crispy, cheesy, flavor-packed dish layered with seasoned beef, refried beans, enchilada sauce, and melty cheese—then topped with fresh tomatoes, onions, and green onions. It’s the perfect choice for a quick dinner, party snack, or lunch idea. Whether you’re hunting for easy dinner recipes, breakfast-for-dinner options, or indulgent food ideas, this homemade version will hit the spot every time. A must-try if you’re into quick meals, family-friendly dishes, and bold Mexican-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon oil (for frying, optional)
4 medium flour tortillas
1 cup refried beans
1/2 pound ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup enchilada sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/3 cup diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly fry each tortilla in oil until golden and crispy. Set aside on paper towels. You can also bake them at 400°F for 5–7 minutes per side.
2. In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease, then stir in taco seasoning and water. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Warm the refried beans until smooth and spreadable.
4. Spread a layer of refried beans over one crispy tortilla. Add a layer of seasoned beef.
5. Place a second tortilla on top. Spoon enchilada sauce evenly over it.
6. Sprinkle both cheeses generously over the sauced tortilla.
7. Bake at 400°F for 8–10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Remove from oven and top with diced tomatoes, red onion, and green onions.
9. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Crisp the tortillas well before layering to avoid a soggy base.
Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melt and flavor.
Customize toppings like jalapeños, sour cream, or black olives for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg