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Mexican Pizza (Taco Bell Copycat) Recipe

Mexican Pizza (Taco Bell Copycat) Recipe
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This Mexican Pizza recipe is a delicious Taco Bell copycat that can be made using three cooking methods – air fryer, oven baking, or pan frying. With layers of seasoned ground beef, refried beans, enchilada sauce, and cheese sandwiched between tortillas, this dish is a flavor-packed delight topped with optional garnishes for a customizable touch.

Ingredients

Ingredients for Mexican Pizza:

  • 8 flour tortillas (or corn tortillas)

    • Filling:

    • 1 lb ground beef
    • 2 tablespoon taco seasoning
    • ¼ cup water
    • 4 tablespoon enchilada sauce
    • 8 ounce refried beans (½ can)
    • ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella or Mexican cheese blend)

    Topping:

    • 4 tablespoon enchilada sauce
    • ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella or Mexican cheese blend)

    Garnishes (optional):

    • 1 tomato (roma or beefsteak, seeds removed and diced)
    • 1 small red onion (diced)
    • ¼ cup black olives
    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • 2 green onions (finely diced)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Ground Beef: In a large frying pan or skillet on medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.
  2. Add Seasonings: Stir in taco seasoning, water, and enchilada sauce. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Assemble Pizzas: Spread refried beans on a tortilla, top with beef, cheese, and another tortilla. Add sauce and more cheese on top. Repeat for remaining pizzas.
  4. Cooking Methods:
    • Air Fryer: Preheat to 400°F. Air fry pizzas for 5 minutes.
    • Oven Baking: Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes.
    • Pan Frying: Cook covered for 4-5 minutes per pizza.
  5. Finish and Serve: Top cooked pizzas with optional garnishes. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can customize the toppings to suit your preferences, such as adding jalapenos or avocado.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with plant-based crumbles.

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