Description
This Crispy Taco Bell Mexican Pizza is a spot-on recreation of the fast-food classic. Using authentic Taco Bell ingredients, it features a protein-packed bean and beef filling sandwiched between ultra-crisp tortillas, topped with a zesty pizza sauce and melted 7-layer cheese.
Ingredients
The Filling
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 16 oz can Taco Bell refried beans
- 1 oz packet Taco Bell taco seasoning (divided)
- 1/2 cup water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
The Pizza Sauce
- 16 oz mild Taco Bell taco sauce
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
The Build & Garnish
- 20 thin flour tortillas (taco size)
- 2 1/2 cups Taco Bell 7-layer shredded cheese
- 1–2 cups diced tomato
- 1 cup scallions, thinly sliced
- Oil (for frying)
Instructions
Tortillas: Flash-fry tortillas in hot oil until golden and stiff. Drain on paper towels.
Filling: Brown beef and drain. Stir in refried beans, 2 tbsp seasoning, and water. Simmer until spreadable.
Sauce: Combine taco sauce, 1 cup tomatoes, remaining seasoning, chili powder, and sugar. Simmer for 5 mins.
Assemble: Spread 1/2 cup beef/bean mix on one tortilla. Top with a second tortilla, 1/4 cup sauce, and cheese.
Bake: Bake at 400°F for 3–5 mins until cheese bubbles. Top with tomatoes and scallions; slice into wedges.
Notes
Tortilla Selection: Use the thinnest flour tortillas to achieve that light, shattering crunch.
The Sauce Secret: Sugar and extra chili powder mimic the restaurant’s slightly sweet, concentrated pizza sauce.
Frying Temp: Aim for 350°F; oil that is too cold will result in greasy pizzas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Copycat
- Method: Stovetop / Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Pizza
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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