🌮 Homemade Taco Bell Mexican Pizza (WW-Friendly)
Serves: 1 whole 8-inch pizza
WW Points: ~4 points total (may vary slightly by brand)
🛒 Ingredients
Base
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2 Ole Xtreme Wellness high-fiber tortillas (8-inch) – 1 point total
Protein layer
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3 oz 96% lean ground beef or fat-free ground turkey – 1 point
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Taco seasoning (low-sodium or homemade) – 0 points
Sauce
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¼ cup fat-free refried beans – 0 points
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¼ cup mild or hot enchilada sauce – 0–1 point
Cheese
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¼ cup fat-free shredded Mexican or cheddar cheese – 0 points
Toppings
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Diced tomatoes – 0
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Green onions – 0
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Sliced black olives (optional, light) – 0–1 point
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Jalapeños (optional) – 0
👩🍳 Instructions
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Brown the meat
Cook ground beef or turkey in a nonstick pan. Add taco seasoning + a splash of water. Simmer until thick. Set aside. -
Crisp the tortillas
Air fry at 375°F for 3–4 minutes per side or bake at 400°F for 5–7 minutes, flipping once.
You want them crispy but not burnt. -
Assemble
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Place tortilla #1 on a baking sheet
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Spread refried beans evenly
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Add seasoned meat
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Top with tortilla #2
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Sauce & cheese
Spread enchilada sauce on top tortilla. Sprinkle cheese evenly. -
Bake
Bake at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, until cheese melts and edges crisp. -
Finish
Add tomatoes, green onions, olives, jalapeños. Slice and devour 😋
❓ Q & A
Q: How is this only 4 points?!
A: The magic combo: high-fiber tortillas, fat-free beans, ultra-lean meat, and fat-free cheese. Volume + protein without the points.
Q: Can I make it meatless?
A: Absolutely. Swap meat for:
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Extra refried beans
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Seasoned black beans
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Taco-seasoned soy crumbles
Still around 3–4 points total.
Q: What tortillas work best?
A: Ole Xtreme Wellness, La Banderita Carb Counter, or Mission Carb Balance. Just double-check size and points.
Q: Can I make it ahead?
A: You can prep everything ahead, but assemble and bake fresh so it stays crispy.
Q: Air fryer or oven?
A: Both work!
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Air fryer: Crispier base
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Oven: Better for melting cheese evenly
Q: How do I make it more Taco Bell–authentic?
A: Add:
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Taco Bell mild sauce
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A sprinkle of crushed tortilla chips on top
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Shredded lettuce after baking