Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza is a fan-favorite for a reason: it’s crispy, cheesy, saucy, and loaded with flavorful toppings. The good news? You can recreate it at home even better than the fast-food version.
Here’s a copycat recipe that’s easy, delicious, and perfect for a fun dinner.
🌮 Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
Ingredients
For the crust
- 4 small flour tortillas (or 2 large)
- Oil for frying (or baking)
For the sauce
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (or enchilada sauce)
- 1 tsp taco seasoning (optional)
For the filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade)
- 1/4 cup water
Toppings
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1/2 cup refried beans
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Optional: jalapeños
How to Make
1) Make the taco meat
Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned.
Add taco seasoning + water and simmer until thickened.
2) Fry the tortillas (for crispiness)
Heat oil in a skillet.
Fry each tortilla 30–45 seconds per side until crisp and golden.
Drain on paper towels.
(For a healthier version, bake tortillas at 400°F for 5–7 minutes.)
3) Assemble the Mexican pizza
Layer 1:
- One crispy tortilla
- Spread refried beans
- Add taco meat
- Sprinkle cheese
Layer 2:
- Second crispy tortilla on top
- Spread pizza sauce
- Sprinkle more cheese
4) Bake
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 5–8 minutes, until cheese melts.
5) Add fresh toppings
Top with:
- diced tomatoes
- olives
- green onions
- sour cream
🍕 Tips for the Best Mexican Pizza
✅ Use fresh tortillas for crispiness
✅ Don’t overload with toppings (it gets soggy)
✅ Use a hot oven for quick melting
✅ Serve immediately for best crunch