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Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe

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July 5, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Frugal Living, Pinterest, Recipe 1 Comment

published date: July 05, 2021
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You might be asking Why did Taco Bell discontinue the Mexican pizza? If you are a huge fan of Italian and Mexican, make this easy pizza recipe at home. Recreate the best Taco Bell Mexican pizza at home.

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What is your favorite Mexican-Italian Recipe? If I had to name one, it is Mexican Pizza, especially Taco Bell Mexican Pizza.

Why did Taco Bell discontinue the Mexican pizza?

In 2020, Taco Bell discontinued their famous Mexican Pizza. You might be asking, will Taco Bell bring back Mexican Pizza. That has yet to be determined. In a statement form the company, they said it was discontinued to save on packaging prices and to reduce it’s environmental impact.

You too can reduce your environmental impact by staying home and making your own copycat Taco Bell Mexican pizza.

What is Mexican Pizza made of?

It is very easy to make Mexican pizza. The ingredients in copycat Taco Bell Mexican pizza including ground beef, seasoning mix, tortillas, enchilada sauce, refried canned beans and cheese. You can even add pizza toppings like diced tomatoes and black olives.

The prep time for Mexican pizza is short and it only takes about 5 to 10 minutes to bake Tortilla pizza in the oven. Let’s get started.

Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe

I love all the copycat recipes I have been sharing with you. Duplicated a Restaurant Recipe is a frugal way to have your favorite treats at home. This Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza will be sure to please the family!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. Ground Beef
  • 1/2 package Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 2 tbsp. Water
  • 8 White Corn Tortillas
  • 16 oz. Refried Beans
  • 1/3 cup Enchilada Sauce
  • 1/3 cup Thick and Chunky Salsa
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced Tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup slice Green Onion (green end)
  • 1/4 cup Sliced Black Olives
  • Vegetable Oil for Frying

Directions

  1. Brown ground beef in a skillet.
  2. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add water and taco seasoning. Mix well.
  4. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes on low.
  5. Remove from heat.
  6. Transfer taco meat to food processor and run until it is a fine consistency.
  7. Heat Oil to 375 on stovetop.
  8. Fry each tortilla for 30-45 seconds on each side and set on paper towels or paper bag to drain.
  9. Preheat oven to 400.
  10. Spread 1-2 tablespoons of beans on 4 tortillas.
  11. Top beans with the meat mixture.
  12. Top each of these with the remaining tortillas.
  13. Top these tortillas with a blend of enchilada sauce and salsa.
  14. Next add a mixture of the cheeses.
  15. Then top with tomatoes and olives.
  16. Optionally add green onion slices.
  17. Bake in oven for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe

  • Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 lb. Ground Beef
  • 1/2 package Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 2 tbsp. Water
  • 8 White Corn Tortillas
  • 16 oz. Refried Beans
  • 1/3 cup Enchilada Sauce
  • 1/3 cup Thick and Chunky Salsa
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced Tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup slice Green Onion (green end)
  • 1/4 cup Sliced Black Olives
  • Vegetable Oil for Frying

Instructions

  1. Brown ground beef in a skillet.
  2. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add water and taco seasoning. Mix well.
  4. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes on low.
  5. Remove from heat.
  6. Transfer taco meat to food processor and run until it is a fine consistency.
  7. Heat Oil to 375 on stovetop.
  8. Fry each tortilla for 30-45 seconds on each side and set on paper towels or paper bag to drain.
  9. Preheat oven to 400.
  10. Spread 1-2 tablespoons of beans on 4 tortillas.
  11. Top beans with the meat mixture.
  12. Top each of these with the remaining tortillas.
  13. Top these tortillas with a blend of enchilada sauce and salsa.
  14. Next add a mixture of the cheeses.
  15. Then top with tomatoes and olives.
  16. Optionally add green onion slices.
  17. Bake in oven for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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Last Updated on July 5, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Comments

  1. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says

    August 1, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    We are totally making these! Thanks for the recipe, Ashley! And thank you bunches for linking up and partying with us again this week!

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