There is no need to “make a run for the border” when you are craving a Taco Bell Mexican Pizza – make this one right at home!
Typically when I go to Taco Bell I order the same thing #1 with no sour cream on the tacos…. burrito yes, taco…no.
If I sway…it’s for a Mexican Pizza.
Dang, they are just so good.
I have seen many versions of them on other people’s blogs, and on Pinterest, and couldn’t decide which one to try, so like usual, I just ran with it.
They were a HUGE hit at our house!!
(and it was SUB ZERO outside and I didn’t have to leave to “make a run for the border!”)
What is Taco Bell Mexican Pizza?
If you have never tried the Taco Bell Mexican Pizza then you are missing out on a fast-food stroke of genius.
The Mexican pizza from Taco Bell takes a couple of flour tortillas to act as the crust. These tortillas are fried crispy and stand up to the ingredients the way a typical pizza crust should.
Then, a layer of seasoned taco meat and refried beans are added to the bottom “crust”. The next tortilla layer is added. On top of that, the melted cheese, green onions, olives and tomatoes are added. Melt that cheese and they are ready to eat!
What Ingredients Does Taco Bell Feature In Mexican pizza?
Taco Bell allows you to build your own custom Mexican Pizza so of course, you can do the same at home. In fact, you can get every bit as creative with your toppings as a regular pizza.
At Taco Bell, they offer a variety of sauces, guacamole, and sour cream. They also have options like chicken, lettuce, rice, seasoned Doritos, and chopped onions.
ooey gooey cheese.
Restaurant Copy Cat Recipes
One of my favorite things to do is recreate restaurant favorites. I love the challenge, and also the fact that I can stay home in my PJs and eat my favorites without leaving the house.
Not to mention, they taste better and you know what’s in them! You can even make the choice to lighten them up a bit if you want.
Some of my most Popular Restaurant Copy Cat Recipes:
- Copy Cat McDonald’s Big Mac
- Copy Cat Hooter’s Wings
- Copy Cat Wendy’s Taco Salad
- Copy Cat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits
- Homemade Wendy’s Frosty
- Copy Cat Taco Bell Enchirito
See all of my RESTAURANT COPY CAT RECIPES
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Most of my family doesn’t like olives… (Whhhhat?!) But I guess that’s okay, that means I get extra!
Grab the recipe and stay home … Top yours however you please! 
Yield: 4 servings
Copy Cat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
There is no need to "make a run for the border" when you are craving a Taco Bell Mexican Pizza - make this one right at home!
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1-1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 packet Taco Bell Taco Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 (15 ounce can) Fat-Free refried beans, warmed
- Salsa or taco sauce, your choice, we buy the Taco Bell Taco Sauce in a bottle
- 8 - 6" flour tortillas, soft taco size
- 2 cups Shredded Mexican Cheese, divided
- tops of 4 Green Onions, sliced
- 4 Roma sized tomatoes, diced
- Sliced black olives (optional)
- Non-Stick Cooking Spray
Instructions
- In a skillet brown your ground beef with onions and garlic, salt and pepper to taste, drain, add taco seasoning packet and 1/4 cup water and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Set Aside.
- Spray a small skillet with non-stick cooking spray and place on the stove over medium heat.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet and let it slightly brown, and flip it to do the other side
- Place them on a paper towel until you’re ready to “build” your pizzas.
- We made 4 pizzas, so you will need 8 tortillas browned on both sides.
- Now it’s time to BUILD your pizzas.
- Place about 1/3 cup of refried beans and top with about 1/2 cup beef mixture, spread to coat.
- Top with other tortilla.
- Place under broiler set on low for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven.
- Spread with 2-3 Tablespoons of salsa/taco sauce.
- Sprinkle with tomatoes, green onions and cheese.
- Top with olives.
- Broil on high for 3-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven, plate, slice and dig in!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1078Total Fat: 51gSaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 221mgSodium: 1619mgCarbohydrates: 74gFiber: 10gSugar: 8gProtein: 79g
Nutrition isn't guaranteed accurate.
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If you make this recipe, I’d love to know! Snap a picture, share the photo on social media with the hashtag #AnAffairFromTheHeart – I’d love to see what you made! – Michaela
Platter Talk says
I can’t believe how good this pizza looks! Who needs taco bell when we have something like this?! Great post and thank you for dropping by our Pizza Party!
Natalie says
I love Taco Bell but have never tried the Mexican pizza. Now I can’t wait to make this. Thanks for sharing!
Anjali says
This tasted just like Mexican Pizza – one of my childhood favorites from Taco Bell! Love the copycat recipe!
Anita says
This Mexican pizza is so good and so easy. It’s great that it can be customized with things I have at home. 🙂
Genevieve says
Well doesn’t this recipe look super easy and delicious!
Elaine says
I agree! In fact, why not making this delicious pizza at home this weekend, right?! Can’t wait to experiment with it a bit – I am sure it will a lot of fun!
Mary says
Yours look so good, that is what I order when I do go to Taco Bell which is about 2-3 times a year. Mine when I get home in that little box it comes in, I usually have to scrape off the ingredients off the lid. Now I am going to make my own. Thanks
Candice says
I stopped eating fast food years ago, but have still been craving some of my favorites like this taco bell pizza… so happy to get to make it at home. It was delicious and satisfied all my fast food cravings!
Sara Welch says
What a fun recipe to make with my kids! Adding this to my dinner line up for the week; yum!
Jamie says
I know my nephew would love this! He’s a fan of anything from taco bell. I’ll have to save this to make for him!
Jas @ All that's Jas says
Get in my belly! Making this pizza soon for sure!
Adrianne says
Yes please to pizza every night of the week. This Mexican Pizza looks too good to miss. I love how it is copy cat but you can do it at home and not have to head out. So good, can’t wait to try, the salsa sounds so good!!