I was intrigued by a twist on my favorite comfort food. I layered soft tortillas with refried beans, taco-seasoned beef, and tangy pizza sauce topped with a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack, fresh diced tomatoes, olives, and green onions. This Homemade Taco Bell Mexican Pizza adds a creative punch to dinner.

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I’ve always been curious about recreating those restaurant-style dishes at home. One of my absolute favorites is my take on a Mexican Pizza Taco Bell Copycat recipe.

I started with 4 8-inch flour tortillas as the base and layered on 1 cup of refried beans for a rich, smooth texture. Then, I cooked up 1/2 lb of ground beef with a packet of taco seasoning and 1/3 cup of water which really brought out some bold flavors.

I spread a generous 1/2 cup of pizza sauce over everything and sprinkled 1 cup of shredded Mexican blend cheese on top, letting it melt into a delicious layer. I finished off by adding 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, a couple of tablespoons of black olives, and some chopped green onions for that extra zing.

This Homemade Taco Bell Mexican Pizza is a fun twist on a classic that you just have to try!

Why I Like this Recipe

I love this recipe because it’s super easy to follow and always turns out great even if I mess it up a little bit. I like that it combines spicy taco beef, smooth refried beans, and melty cheese all in one bite—it’s like a flavor party in my mouth. It’s cool how I can tweak it with olives or green onions to match my mood, and honestly, it feels just like the Taco Bell version but homemade, which makes me feel like a genius chef every time I make it.

Ingredients

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Flour Tortillas: They provides good carbs and a soft base perfect for holdin all the tasty stuff.
Refried Beans: High in protein and fiber, they add a creamy texture and hearty feel to each bite.
Ground Beef: Rich in protein with a savory meaty taste, it bring satisfying depth and flavor.
Pizza Sauce: A tangy tomato mix that adds brightness and moisture while balancin spicy seasonings.
Mexican Blend Cheese: Melts ideally, combinin cheddar and Monterey Jack for a gooey, rich, and zesty finish.
Diced Tomatoes: They add a fresh burst of acidity that cuts through the rich, meaty flavors.
Chopped Green Onions: Delivers a crisp, mild bite that enlivens the overall dish in a fun way.

Ingredient Quantities

4 8-inch flour tortillas

1 cup refried beans (about 8 oz)

1/2 lb ground beef

1 packet taco seasoning

1/3 cup water

1/2 cup pizza sauce

1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack)

1/2 cup diced tomatoes, drained

2 tablespoons sliced black olives (optional)

2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)

How to Make this

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1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and gather all your ingredients so you dont scramble around later

2. In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until its browned then stir in the taco seasoning and water, letting it simmer for about 5 minutes until it’s well mixed

3. Lay one flour tortilla on a baking sheet and spread an even layer of refried beans over it

4. Place another tortilla on top of the beans and spread the pizza sauce evenly over the second tortilla

5. Evenly sprinkle half of the shredded Mexican blend cheese over the sauce then layer on half of the beef mixture

6. Top with half of the diced tomatoes then add some black olives and chopped green onions if youre using them

7. Slide the pizza into the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melty and the tortillas get a little crispy

8. While the first pizza is baking, repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and ingredients on another baking sheet

9. Once done, let the pizzas cool for a couple of minutes before cutting them into wedges and serving immediately Enjoy!

Equipment Needed

1. Oven – You’ll need it preheated to 375°F to bake your pizzas.
2. Stovetop – For cooking the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Skillet – To brown the ground beef before you add the taco seasoning.
4. Two baking sheets – One for each pizza as you prepare them separately.
5. Measuring cups – To accurately measure water, pizza sauce, cheese, and other ingredients.
6. Mixing spoon or spatula – Use it to stir the beef mixture and spread the toppings evenly.
7. Knife and cutting board – Essential for dicing tomatoes and chopping green onions.
8. Pizza cutter or sharp knife – To cut the finished pizzas into wedges before serving.

FAQ

What if I dont have refried beans? – You can use mashed black beans as a substitute, it will work just fine in this recipe.

Can I swap ground beef for something else? – Sure, you can replace it with ground chicken or even a plant based meat if you like it lighter.

How do I keep the tortillas crispy? – Preheat them in a skillet or bake them for a few minutes before adding the toppings so they dont get soggy later.

Is there a way to make the pizza spicier? – Yes, feel free to add some chopped jalapenos or a dash of hot sauce into the beef mixture for extra heat.

Can I make extra to freeze and reheat later? – Absolutely, store any leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to keep them crispy.

Mexican Pizza (Taco Bell Copycat Recipe) Substitutions and Variations

Instead of refried beans, try mashed black or pinto beans to give it a slightly different flavor.
You can swap ground beef with ground turkey or even a vegetarian crumbled meat substitute if you want a lighter option.
If you dont have taco seasoning, mix your own with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder and cumin.
Not got any pizza sauce? You could use marinara sauce instead, maybe just add a pinch of sugar to balance out the tang.
If flour tortillas arent available, corn tortillas work too though theyre a bit smaller so you might need to use more.

Pro Tips

1. Try warming up your tortillas briefly in a microwave or on a skillet before assembling the pizza; it helps them stay flexible so they don’t tear when you’re adding the other layers.

2. Make sure you drain your tomatoes real good; extra moisture can lead to a soggy pizza instead of that nice crispy finish you’re looking for.

3. When you’re browning the ground beef, break it up into little pieces and dont overcook it. Keeping it a bit juicy really helps give you more flavour in every bite.

4. Keep an eye on your pizza in the last few minutes while its baking. Ovens can be a bit unpredictable so you dont want the cheese to burn or the tortillas to get too crispy.

Mexican Pizza (Taco Bell Copycat Recipe)

Recipe by Dan Coroni

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Servings

servings

Calories

450

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Equipment: 1. Oven – You’ll need it preheated to 375°F to bake your pizzas.
2. Stovetop – For cooking the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Skillet – To brown the ground beef before you add the taco seasoning.
4. Two baking sheets – One for each pizza as you prepare them separately.
5. Measuring cups – To accurately measure water, pizza sauce, cheese, and other ingredients.
6. Mixing spoon or spatula – Use it to stir the beef mixture and spread the toppings evenly.
7. Knife and cutting board – Essential for dicing tomatoes and chopping green onions.
8. Pizza cutter or sharp knife – To cut the finished pizzas into wedges before serving.

Ingredients

4 8-inch flour tortillas
1 cup refried beans (about 8 oz)
1/2 lb ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack)
1/2 cup diced tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons sliced black olives (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)

Directions

Preheat your oven to 375°F and gather all your ingredients so you dont scramble around later
In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until its browned then stir in the taco seasoning and water, letting it simmer for about 5 minutes until it's well mixed
Lay one flour tortilla on a baking sheet and spread an even layer of refried beans over it
Place another tortilla on top of the beans and spread the pizza sauce evenly over the second tortilla
Evenly sprinkle half of the shredded Mexican blend cheese over the sauce then layer on half of the beef mixture
Top with half of the diced tomatoes then add some black olives and chopped green onions if youre using them
Slide the pizza into the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melty and the tortillas get a little crispy
While the first pizza is baking, repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and ingredients on another baking sheet
Once done, let the pizzas cool for a couple of minutes before cutting them into wedges and serving immediately Enjoy!

Notes

Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.