Mexican Pizza.’

Copycat Mexican Pizza recipe has refried beans topped with seasoned ground beef on a crispy flour tortilla, a combination of shredded cheeses, juicy tomatoes, black olives, and green onions.

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In about 30 minutes and with only a handful of some common pantry staple ingredients, you can change up your Taco night menu by making your favorite Taco Bell copycat Mexican Pizza right at home.

Why this recipe works

The whole family will love this homemade Mexican pizza. This copycat recipe is cheaper than the drive-thru version and healthier since you can control the quality and quantity of the ingredients used. 

These pizzas are great as a main dish with your favorite sides like this Mexican Rice. They would also go great with a Tequila Lime Chicken Burrito Bowl, with some Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas, or with some Chipotle Lime Flank Steak Street Tacos.

Simple Ingredients

• Ground beef: could swap out for ground chicken, ground turkey or ground pork
• Taco seasoning: packet or you can make your own taco seasoning
• Flour tortillas: smaller taco-sized tortillas. You could make these with corn tortillas but the pizza may be less stable
• Refried beans: heat in a small pan over medium heat before ready to assemble pizzas
• Taco sauce:
• Cheese: shredded cheddar cheese and shredded pepper-jack cheese. Could also use Monterey Jack or a seasoned Mexican cheese blend.
• Toppings: Sliced black olives, diced tomatoes and sliced green onions.
• Oil: Vegetable, olive oil, and avocado oil all will work to fry your tortillas in.

How to make Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza

• Step 1: In a large cast-iron skillet, break up the ground beef with a rubber spatula or spoon. 
• Step 2: Cook the ground beef and drain off excess grease.
• Step 3: Add taco seasoning and water, and let simmer. 
• Step 4: Add taco sauce and bring to a boil to cook before removing from the heat.

• Step 5: In a separate large skillet or pan, heat oil and fry each tortilla until golden brown. 
• Step 6: Flip the tortilla and fry the other side until lightly brown with a crispy exterior. Once finished, set on paper towels to remove excess oil.

• Step 7: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place crispy tortillas on it. Spread a layer of refried beans on each tortilla.
• Step 8: Carefully place some of the meat mixture on top of the beans.
• Step 9: Top with another crispy tortilla. 
• Step 10: Follow that up with some enchilada sauce, sprinkle on some shredded cheese, and top with some tomatoes and sliced olives, before baking.

Recipe Tips

• Baking the Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas helps melt the cheese and makes all the flavors meld together. 
• Store leftover taco meat in an airtight container separate from the rest of the toppings in the fridge for up to 4 days. Tortillas should be stored in a zip-top bag with excess air removed, kept at room temperature for a few days.
• Reheat leftovers in the oven, Air Fryer, or toaster oven. The microwave may change the texture, but can be used if needed.