Mexican Pizza Taco Bell Copycat
Indulge in nostalgia with this easy Mexican Pizza Taco Bell Copycat recipe. Perfect for family dinners or game nights, this dish features a crispy tortilla base topped with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and melted cheese. Drizzled with zesty taco sauce and garnished with green onions, each bite is a delightful explosion of flavors that will satisfy your late-night cravings without the drive-thru. Whip up this comforting classic in no time—your taste buds will thank you!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (1 oz)
- 1 cup refried beans
- 2 cups shredded cheese (blend of cheddar and mozzarella)
- ½ cup taco sauce
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat. Add taco seasoning and a splash of water; simmer until thickened.
- Spread refried beans on one side of each tortilla. Top with seasoned beef and shredded cheese.
- Place assembled tortillas on the baking sheet; bake for 10-15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from oven and drizzle with taco sauce; top with sliced green onions.
- Slice into wedges and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with black beans or crumbled tofu. Add jalapeños for extra spice or top with fresh cilantro for added flavor.