Ingredients You’ll Need
- For the Tortilla Base
- 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- For the Filling
- 1 cup refried beans, warmed
- 1 cup cooked, Mexican-seasoned ground beef
- For the Sauce and Cheese
- 1/2 cup taco sauce
- 1/4 cup red enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- For Toppings
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons black olives
- 3 tablespoons chopped green onions
How to Make It
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
2. Fry the Tortillas: Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, fry the tortillas one at a time until golden brown on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove each fried tortilla and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
3. Arrange Base Tortillas: Layout 4 of the fried tortillas on a baking sheet – these will be the bases for your pizzas.
4. Add First Layer: Spread an even layer of warmed refried beans on each base tortilla. Add a layer of the cooked Mexican-seasoned ground beef, then sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese.
5. Add Top Layer: Place one of the remaining fried tortillas on top of each pizza to create a sandwich-like structure.
6. Make the Sauce Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the taco sauce and red enchilada sauce. Mix well until combined.
7. Add Sauce and Cheese: Spread about 2 tablespoons of the sauce mixture over the top of each pizza. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese and all of the Mexican cheese blend.
8. Bake: Bake at 400 degrees for 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Top and Serve: Top each Mexican pizza with diced tomatoes, black olives, and chopped green onions. Slice into quarters and serve hot!
Extra Information
- This is a copycat version of the famous Taco Bell Mexican Pizza, and it’s honestly better made at home!
- Frying the tortillas gives them that crispy exterior that makes this dish special – don’t skip this step.
- You can season the ground beef yourself with taco seasoning, or use pre-seasoned cooked ground beef to save time.
- The two-tortilla construction creates a pizza-like sandwich that’s easy to eat and holds all the toppings.
- The quick 3-4 minute bake time just melts the cheese – it’s fast and convenient!
- These are best served immediately while still warm and the cheese is gooey.
Essential Tools
- Non-stick skillet
- Baking sheet
- Paper towels
- Small mixing bowl
- Spatula or tongs