Better Than Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe
The Better Than Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe is crispy, cheesy and full of bold flavor. This homemade version tastes even better than fast food.
Ingredients
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 300 g ground beef
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Sliced olives optional
- Chopped tomatoes optional
Instructions
Cook the beef
- Heat oil in a pan. Add onion and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant.
Add ground beef
- Add beef to the pan. Cook until browned and fully cooked through.
Season the beef
- Add chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix well for strong flavor.
Prepare tortillas
- Lightly fry or bake tortillas until crispy. This gives the pizza its crunch.
Heat refried beans
- Warm refried beans in a small pan until smooth and spreadable.
Assemble base layer
- Spread beans on one tortilla. Place another crispy tortilla on top.
Add beef layer
- Spread cooked beef evenly over the top tortilla for full coverage.
Add sauce and cheese
- Spread tomato sauce and sprinkle both cheeses generously on top.
Bake pizza
- Bake at 180°C for 10 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
Slice and serve
- Let it cool slightly. Cut into slices and serve hot.
Notes
- Fry tortillas for extra crunch.
- Add jalapeños for spice.
- Use chicken instead of beef.
- Add sour cream for creamy taste.
- Use Mexican cheese blend for authentic flavor.