Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

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Skip the takeout and make your own Taco Bell Mexican Pizza at home in minutes! So simple to whip up and top with your favorite toppings.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Servings:

Calories: 637kcal

Author: Kellie

Cost: $5

3 tsp ground cumin
3 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp paprika
⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp kosher salt
⅛ tsp ground pepper
1 pound lean ground beef We used lean but you can use what you like to even use ground turkey or chicken
½ cup water
1 15 oz bottle taco sauce, divided
8 10 inch flour tortillas
1 can 16oz refried beans
1 8 oz block cheddar or colby jack blend, shredded

Preheat the oven to 400 Degrees.
In a small bowl, add all the taco seasonings together, and set aside.
Cook the ground beef in a skillet until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes on medium high head. Drain any excess fat, if necessary
Note- if you use 93%/7% lean beef, there won’t be much fat to drain
Add the homemade taco seasoning and 4 ounces (¼ cup) of the taco sauce.
Mix together well and simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes. Put the meat in a shallow bowl and set aside.
Lay out 4 tortilla on a cookie sheet that is lightly oiled to prevent sticking
Spread about 4oz of refried beans on to each tortilla
Top the refried beans with 4oz of the cooked taco meat
Place a second tortilla on top of the meat and press down gently.
Spread about 2-3 tbsp of taco sauce on top of each tortilla to cover
Sprinkle with 3 oz of cheese and bake in the oven at 400 degrees for about 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
Remove from the oven and garnish with tomatoes, green onions, olives and any extra taco sauce that remains
Serve with your favorite accompaniments; sour cream, salsa, guacamole, etc.