Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

Taco Bell Mexican Pizza on a blue plate.

Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

Make Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza recipe right at home! Ingredients include a three-cheese blend, enchilada sauce, and a replica of their beef seasoning mix!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 568kcal

Author: Stephanie

Ingredients

8 6-inch tortillas
1/2 lb. Ground Beef 80 or 85%
1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1 large tomato diced
3/4 cup refried beans see notes

Beef Seasoning

½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 ½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon cocoa powder
¼ cup water
1 Tablespoon cornstarch

Enchilada Sauce

1/2 cup enchilada sauce
½ teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon juice from diced green chilies

Cheese

1/2 cup Cheddar grated
1/2 cup Mozzarella grated
1/2 cup Monterey Jack grated

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Brown the beef in a pan over medium heat and drain any excess grease.
Add the oats and beef seasonings (except for the corn starch), and stir to combine. Heat until the water has reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Mix in the cornstarch and heat until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Spread the refried beans across the top of 4 tortillas, then top with the beef mixture and another tortilla.
Combine the enchilada sauce ingredients and spread on the top of each of the 4 tortillas. Top each with diced tomatoes and then with the 3-cheese blend.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

⭐TIP: Taco Bell has their own brand-name refried beans at the grocery store.

⭐TIP: For crispier tortillas, fry them for a few minutes in ¼ cup vegetable oil over medium heat. For a lighter alternative, you can bake them for 5 minutes or so in the oven prior to building the pizzas.

Nutrition

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