Who doesn’t love pizza? Especially when it’s Taco Bell Mexican pizza?!
We’ve taken all of our FAVORITE Mexican flavors and created a tasty twist to recreate a best-loved Taco Bell recipe.
Like the original, our Taco Bell Mexican pizza uses flash-fried taco-sized flour tortillas with seasoned ground beef and refried beans sandwiched in between. Taco Bell uses a red pizza sauce, which is combined with enchilada sauce or salsa, our version uses just red enchilada sauce.
It has the perfect crispy texture! The kids are beyond thrilled when this is on the menu! You may want to double (or triple) the recipe.
Similar to our Taco Pizza, this mini version is packed with Mexican flavor and is a favorite along with classic Tacos and Bean Burritos.
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Simple to make. There are few ingredients, and they are straightforward and simple.
- Any night of the week! It’s a quick enough meal to enjoy on weeknights and weekends.
- Spices and flavors. You’ll love the classic flavors of this dish that make it a favorite Mexican dinner idea with a variety of textures!
Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Ingredients
Pizzas
- Ground beef (1 pound): Savory, hearty filling that brings classic taco flavor.
- Taco seasoning (1 (1-ounce) packet): Seasons the meat quickly and evenly. Or use homemade Taco Seasoning.
- Water (⅔ cup): Helps bloom the seasoning and coat the crumbles.
- Vegetable oil (1 cup): Fries tortillas crisp so the layers stay sturdy.
- Flour tortillas, taco size (8): The “crusts” for each pizza, light and crunchy after frying. Store-bought or homemade Flour Tortillas can be used.
- Refried beans (1 (15-ounce) can): Creamy layer that helps everything stick and adds hearty texture.
- Red enchilada sauce (1 (10-ounce) can): Saucy, tangy topper that ties the flavors together.
- Shredded Mexican cheese blend (2 cups): Melts into a bubbly, cheesy blanket on top. Or use cheddar cheese, Pepper Jack Cheese, or Colby Cheese. For the perfect melt, we ALWAYS shred our own cheese instead of using pre-shredded.
- Diced tomatoes: Fresh, juicy pop that brightens each bite.
- Sliced green onion: Mild onion bite and color for a fresh finish.
- Sliced olives: Salty, briny note that balances the richness.
- Sour cream: Cool, creamy dollop that complements the spicy layers.
- more toppings – jalapeños, Pico de Gallo, Salsa, diced avocado, cilantro or Guacamole
How to Make Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
BEEF. Preheat oven to 400°F. Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain excess oil. Add taco seasoning and water and stir. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until thickened.
TORTILLAS. Cook 8 flour tortillas in a separate large skillet for about 3-4 minutes (flipping frequently) until crisp and golden brown. Continue with the rest of the tortillas. Set aside.
BEANS. Heat the can of refried beans in a microwaveable-safe bowl.
ASSEMBLE. On each fried tortilla, slather a generous layer of refried beans. Then top with seasoned ground beef.
- Place another tortilla on top. Slather about 2 tablespoons enchilada sauce on top of each pizza and add ½ cup shredded cheese. Continue assembling the rest of the pizzas.
BAKE the pizzas on a large nonstick baking sheet for about 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Serve with your favorite toppings like diced tomatoes, sliced green onion, sliced olives, and sour cream.
Air Fryer Directions
- Serve the air-fried Mexican pizzas hot, topped with your desired toppings.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Prepare the meat as directed.
- Place a flour tortilla in the air fryer basket. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, until crispy, flipping halfway through the cooking time. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Assemble the pizzas as directed in the recipe.
- Place the pizzas, one at a time, in the air fryer basket and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Fry tortillas in batches and drain on a rack so they stay crisp.
- Build on a sheet pan for quick oven transfer and less mess.
- For extra crisp tops, broil the last minute, watching closely.
- This is a favorite recipe to make using leftover taco meat and beans from other meals.
Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe
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Ingredients
Pizza
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning
- ⅔ cup water
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 8 flour tortillas, taco size
- 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans
- 1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Toppings
- diced tomatoes
- sliced green onion
- sliced olives
- sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until no longer pink and crumbly. Drain grease.
- Increase heat to medium-high heat. Add taco seasoning and water and cook until water is evaporated making sure to stir occasionally (about 5 minutes).
- In a separate large skillet, heat 1 cup vegetable oil over medium heat. Add one of the 8 flour tortillas (taco size) and cook for about 3-4 minutes (flipping frequently) until crisp. Continue with the rest of the tortillas. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat the 15-ounce can of refried beans in a microwaveable-safe bowl. This will make it easier to spread the beans onto the tortilla shells.
- On each fried tortilla, slather a generous layer of refried beans. Then top with seasoned ground beef.
- Place another tortilla on top. Slather about two tablespoons from the 10-ounce can of enchilada sauce on top. Place some of the 2 cups of shredded Mexican cheese blend on top of the sauce. Continue assembling the rest of the pizzas.
- Place the pizzas on a large nonstick baking sheet and bake for about 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Serve with your favorite toppings like diced tomatoes, sliced green onion, sliced olives, and sour cream.
Notes
- The signature crunch comes from frying the tortillas first, so don’t skip that step.
- Make a spicey pizza by sprinkling in red pepper flakes or adding jalapenos.
- This is a favorite recipe to make using leftover taco meat and beans from other meals.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Prepare the meat as directed.
- Place a flour tortilla in the air fryer basket. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, until crispy, flipping halfway through the cooking time. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Assemble the pizzas as directed in the recipe.
- Place the pizzas, one at a time, in the air fryer basket and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the air-fried Mexican pizzas hot, topped with your desired toppings.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Prepare the different elements of the dish the day before and keep them stored separately until you are ready to assemble and bake.
Remove any toppings and store the leftovers in an airtight container or plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
To reheat. Preheat the oven to 350°F and place the desired number of pizzas on a baking sheet. Heat for about 10 minutes or until warm through. If you’re on the go or short on time, you can reheat them in the microwave.
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This recipe was first shared March, 2024.
Even better than Taco Bell!! My kids loved it too and they are super picky lol.
This is incredibly delicious and pleasing! My friends super liked it!
This was incredible! I didn’t think the Taco Bell pizza could be beat but I was wrong. Loved this so much!