Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
If you grew up loving fast food nights, there’s a good chance the Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza holds a special place in your heart. This homemade version brings all that nostalgic flavor to your own kitchen, crunchy tortillas, seasoned beef, melty cheese, and all the toppings you remember, without ever having to hit the drive-thru.
We started making this recipe on Taco Tuesday when we wanted something a little extra special. It’s now a go-to when we’re craving comfort food with a fun twist. The best part? Everyone can customize their own pizza with their favorite toppings!
Love this kind of recipe? You might also enjoy our Homemade Crunchwrap Supreme, Sausage Tacos, or this Chipotle Chicken Tacos Recipe.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fast food flavor at home: All the bold Taco Bell taste without leaving the house.
- Customizable for the whole family: Add your favorite toppings or keep it classic.
- Crunchy, cheesy perfection: That crispy tortilla with gooey cheese is just unbeatable.
- Quick and easy: From start to finish, it only takes about 25 minute
Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
To make this copycat masterpiece, we use basic ingredients like ground beef, taco seasoning, and refried beans to layer flavor. Street taco-sized tortillas give us that perfect crunch after frying, and a simple blend of cheese, taco sauce, tomatoes, and green onions brings it all together just like the original.
Variations
- Veggie version: Skip the beef and use seasoned black beans or soy crumbles.
- Spicy twist: Add diced jalapeños or use spicy taco sauce for a kick.
- Cheesy overload: Use a Mexican 4-cheese blend or add queso on top.
- Sauce swap: Try enchilada sauce or a drizzle of chipotle ranch instead of taco sauce.
Instructions
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Cook and season the ground beef.
- Layer refried beans and ground beef between two tortillas.
- Top with taco sauce and cheese.
- Bake for 10 minutes until cheese melts. Garnish with tomatoes and green onions. Slice and serve hot!
Expert Tips
- Drain the beef well after cooking to avoid soggy pizzas.
- Don’t over-fry the tortillas — just a light crisp is perfect.
- Bake on a wire rack over a baking sheet for even crisping.
- Let them cool slightly before slicing to keep layers intact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Yes, but they may be more fragile and the texture will differ slightly.
A three-cheese Mexican blend melts beautifully and has great flavor, but cheddar and Monterey Jack work too.
You can prep the beef and beans ahead, but assemble and bake just before serving for the best texture.
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📖Recipe
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Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
Equipment
- large saute pan
- Small frying pan
- baking tray
- Paper towels
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 16 ounces refried beans
- ⅓ cup taco sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded 3 cheese blend
- ¼ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- 8 flour tortillas street taco or fajita size
- 2 Tablespoons oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large saute pan, place the ground beef and break it apart. Sprinkle it with the packet of taco seasoning and mix well. Fry until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In a small frying pan, place the 2 tablespoons of oil and fry each tortilla for 1-2 minutes, just until lightly golden brown. Place them on a paper towel lined plate to drain while frying the remaining tortillas.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Take one tortilla and spread a small amount of refried beans in an even layer over the entire tortilla.
- Scoop some ground beef and spread it over the beans. Top with another tortilla.
- Pour about a tablespoon of taco sauce over the tortilla and spread cheese over the top of the sauce.
- Place the pizza onto a baking tray and repeat until all pizzas are assembled.
- Place the pan into the oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove and top with the diced tomatoes and green onions. Slice and serve hot!
Notes
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
