The Taco Bell Mexican Pizza is a beloved classic from the fast food chain. It is a layered dish that combines both traditional Mexican flavors and Taco Bell’s signature Tex-Mex style. The Mexican Pizza consists of a layer of refried beans, seasoned ground beef, warm nacho cheese sauce, diced tomatoes, and reduced-fat sour cream all sandwiched between two crunchy pizza shells. The pizza is then baked until the cheese is melted and the shells are golden brown and crispy.
is an incredibly tasty and filling meal. The cheese sauce and refried beans give this dish its classic Mexican flavor, while the ground beef and tomatoes add a savory richness. The crunchy shells provide a great contrast to the soft filling, making it a truly delicious meal. Additionally, the reduced-fat sour cream adds a cool, creamy counterpoint to the warm and spicy flavors of the other ingredients.
Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza is a great option for those looking for an easy and delicious meal. It is also a great choice for those who want to indulge in some Mexican-style flavors without the added calories of traditional Mexican dishes. With its unique combination of flavors and textures, the Mexican Pizza is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef lean
Taco seasoning 1 Pack
Vegetable oil as required
8 taco size flour tortillas
1 can (15 oz.) of refried beans
1 (10 oz) can of red enchilada sauce
2 cups Mexican cheese mix shredded
TOPPING:
Tomatoes, diced
Sliced green onion
Instructions:
Pre-heat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet using parchment paper.
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet on medium heat. Break it up during cooking. After the meat is cooked, drain any excess grease and add 1 cup of water to the skillet.
Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is almost gone.
Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a separate skillet on medium heat. Flip tortillas as you go, until they are crispy and golden brown. This should take between 3-4 minutes. You can add more oil if necessary and leave the browned tortillas alone.
Refried beans can be heated in the microwave or on the stovetop to make them more spreadable. Spread the refried beans onto 4 tortillas and then add ground beef.
Cover the remaining tortillas with a layer of cheese, and then top each one off with 2 tablespoons of enchilada. Sprinkle ½ cup cheese on top
Bake for 8-10 minutes on a baking sheet.
Serve with green onions and tomatoes.
