Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
Make Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza recipe right at home! Ingredients include a three-cheese blend, enchilada sauce, and a replica of their beef seasoning mix!
Servings: 4
Calories: 568kcal
Ingredients
- 8 6-inch tortillas
- 1/2 lb. Ground Beef 80 or 85%
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 large tomato diced
- 3/4 cup refried beans see notes
Beef Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cocoa powder
- ¼ cup water
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
Enchilada Sauce
- 1/2 cup enchilada sauce
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon juice from diced green chilies
Cheese
- 1/2 cup Cheddar grated
- 1/2 cup Mozzarella grated
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Brown the beef in a pan over medium heat and drain any excess grease.
- Add the oats and beef seasonings (except for the corn starch), and stir to combine. Heat until the water has reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Mix in the cornstarch and heat until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Spread the refried beans across the top of 4 tortillas, then top with the beef mixture and another tortilla.
- Combine the enchilada sauce ingredients and spread on the top of each of the 4 tortillas. Top each with diced tomatoes and then with the 3-cheese blend.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
⭐TIP: Taco Bell has their own brand-name refried beans at the grocery store.
⭐TIP: For crispier tortillas, fry them for a few minutes in ¼ cup vegetable oil over medium heat. For a lighter alternative, you can bake them for 5 minutes or so in the oven prior to building the pizzas.
Nutrition
Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 2145mg | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2160IU | Vitamin C: 4.8mg | Calcium: 386mg | Iron: 5mg