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Taco Bell Mexican Pizza (Copycat)

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A homemade version of the beloved Taco Bell Mexican Pizza featuring crispy tortillas layered with seasoned meat, refried beans, cheese, and fresh toppings. This copycat recipe tastes just like the original but is made with fresh ingredients you can control.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pizzas
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey or ground chicken
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade blend
  • ⅔ cup water for meat mixture
  • 8 small flour tortillas 6-inch, can substitute corn tortillas
  • 1 can refried beans 15 oz
  • ¼ cup water to thin beans
  • 1 cup red enchilada sauce or mild taco sauce
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese or cheddar/monterey jack
  • ½ cup tomatoes diced
  • ¼ cup green onions sliced
  • ¼ cup black olives sliced, optional
  • oil for frying or cooking spray if baking

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Small saucepan
  • Paper towels
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground turkey or chicken in a skillet over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add taco seasoning and ⅔ cup water to the meat. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  3. In a small saucepan, warm refried beans with ¼ cup water, stirring until smooth and spreadable.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet and fry each tortilla until golden and crisp, about 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Alternatively, spray with cooking spray and bake until crispy.
  5. Spread refried beans on a crispy tortilla, top with seasoned meat.
  6. Place another crispy tortilla on top, spread with enchilada sauce.
  7. Top with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, green onions, and black olives if using.
  8. Bake at 350°F until cheese melts.

Notes

You can customize this recipe with ground beef instead of turkey, or make it vegetarian using black beans or plant-based crumbles. For a gluten-free version, use corn tortillas. The spice level can be adjusted by choosing mild, medium, or hot taco seasoning. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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