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Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas Recipe

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These Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas are a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring crispy fried tortillas layered with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, enchilada sauce, and melted Mexican cheese blend, topped with fresh diced tomatoes, green onions, olives, and a dollop of sour cream. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal with a flavorful Mexican twist.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 8 flour tortillas (taco size)
  • 15 ounce can refried beans
  • 10 ounce can enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Garnishes

  • Diced tomatoes (to taste)
  • Sliced green onion (to taste)
  • Sliced olives (to taste)
  • Sour cream (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease if necessary. Stir in the taco seasoning packet and ¾ cup of water, then reduce heat to low. Simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, until thickened and well combined.
  2. Heat Beans and Enchilada Sauce: While the beef simmers, heat the refried beans and enchilada sauce separately in small saucepans over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
  3. Fry the Tortillas: In a clean skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Lightly fry each flour tortilla until golden and crisp, about 1 minute per side. Remove tortillas and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  4. Assemble the Mexican Pizzas: Spread a generous layer of warm refried beans on half of the fried tortillas. Then add a layer of the seasoned ground beef over the beans.
  5. Add Tortilla and Enchilada Sauce: Place the remaining tortillas on top of the beef-covered tortillas. Spread a layer of enchilada sauce over each top tortilla.
  6. Top with Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle shredded Mexican cheese blend evenly over the top of each assembled pizza. Place the pizzas on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
  7. Add Garnishes: Remove from the oven and garnish with diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, sliced olives, and a dollop of sour cream on top.
  8. Serve: Slice each Mexican pizza into halves or quarters and serve warm. These pair well with sides like Popeyes Coleslaw or a refreshing iced tea lemonade.

Notes

  • Make sure to fry the tortillas until crisp but not too dark to avoid bitterness.
  • For a spicier version, add jalapeños or hot sauce as garnish.
  • Use low-fat cheese or ground turkey to reduce calories.
  • Leftover pizzas can be reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
  • Vegetarian option: Replace ground beef with seasoned sautéed vegetables or black beans.

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