Description
Spicy Taco Bell-inspired Mexican Pizza blends zesty flavors with crispy tortilla layers packed with seasoned beef and melted cheese. Homemade comfort meets restaurant-style indulgence, delivering a quick and satisfying meal you can easily craft in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) red enchilada sauce
- ⅔ cup (160 milliliters) water
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vegetable oil
Base and Toppings:
- 8 flour tortillas (taco size)
- 1 (15-ounce / 425 grams) can refried beans
- 1 ½ cups (340 grams) shredded Colby Jack cheese
- ¼ cup (40 grams) diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup (40 grams) sliced black olives (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Craft the seasoned beef foundation by sizzling ground beef in a skillet, methodically crumbling the meat while it browns. Purge excess grease and introduce zesty taco seasoning, allowing the mixture to simmer and condense into a robust, flavor-packed filling.
- Transform tortillas into crisp bases by brushing them with vegetable oil and positioning them on a baking sheet. Roast in a preheated oven until they achieve a golden, sturdy texture, rotating midway to ensure even crisping.
- Construct layered pizzas by spreading a generous smear of refried beans across four tortilla bases. Cascade the seasoned beef over the beans, then crown with a second tortilla to create a robust foundation.
- Embellish the top tortilla with a vibrant enchilada sauce, creating a rich, tangy canvas. Generously shower shredded cheese across the surface, allowing it to melt and bind the layers.
- Punctuate the pizza with colorful garnishes: scatter diced tomatoes, disperse black olives, and sprinkle chopped green onions for added texture and visual appeal.
- Return the assembled pizzas to the oven, allowing the cheese to transform into a molten, bubbling blanket. Bake until the cheese achieves a perfect golden, melted consistency.
- Extract from the oven and permit a brief cooling moment. Slice into neat quarters, presenting a fusion of Mexican-inspired flavors ready to be devoured.
Notes
- Customize meat options by substituting ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for leaner or vegetarian versions.
- Control spice levels by adjusting taco seasoning or selecting mild versions for sensitive palates.
- Enhance crispiness by using thinner tortillas and ensuring they’re completely dried before baking to prevent sogginess.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like pepper jack, queso fresco, or dairy-free alternatives for unique flavor profiles and dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg