🌮 Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
🧾 Ingredients
- 4 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1–1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar + mozzarella)
- 1–2 tomatoes, diced
Optional toppings:
- Jalapeños
- Black olives
- Green onions
- Sour cream
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the beef
- Heat pan, cook ground beef
- Add taco seasoning + water
- Simmer until thick
2. Crisp tortillas
- Lightly fry OR bake tortillas until crispy
3. Build the base
- Spread refried beans on one tortilla
- Add cooked beef
4. Make the pizza layer
- Place second tortilla on top
- Spread enchilada sauce
- Add cheese
5. Bake
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes
- Until cheese melts
6. Finish
- Add tomatoes + toppings
- Cut like a pizza and serve
💡 Tips
- For healthier version → bake tortillas instead of frying
- Add extra cheese for authentic fast-food taste
- Use spicy sauce for more flavor
❓ Q/A
Q1: Why is it called “pizza”?
Because it’s layered and sliced like a pizza, but uses tortillas.
Q2: Can I make it vegetarian?
Yes — replace beef with beans, lentils, or veggies.
Q3: What cheese is closest to Taco Bell?
A mix of cheddar + mozzarella works best.
Q4: Can I air fry it?
Yes — 180°C for 5–6 minutes.
Q5: How to make it crispy like original?
Fry tortillas lightly before assembling.