I grew up loving Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza, so I had to recreate it at home—and let me tell you, it does not disappoint. I make it with crispy fried tortillas, layers of refried beans, seasoned taco meat, and loads of melty cheese, then pile on my favorite taco toppings. It’s such a fun and tasty twist on regular tacos, and the best part? It comes together super fast!

Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

Mexican Pizza was such a classic at Taco Bell—I remember how everyone totally lost it when they took it off the menu. Honestly, I can’t even keep up with whether it’s back or gone again, but here’s the good news: I can make it at home anytime I want, and now you can too! This recipe nails that nostalgic flavor, and it’s super easy to throw together.

Just like the one from Taco Bell, I make my Mexican Pizza with layers of refried beans and taco meat sandwiched between two crispy tortillas, then top it with enchilada sauce, melty cheese, and a few favorite toppings. They come together super quickly—especially if I’ve got leftover taco meat in the fridge—and they always hit the spot. So easy, so satisfying!

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How to Make Mexican Pizza Step by Step

Cook the meat: Brown 1 lb. ground beef and drain any grease. Stir in one packet of taco seasoning and ½ cup water.

Prep tortillas and beans: Spray each side of the tortillas and cook in a skillet until golden brown. Cool. Place your 16 oz. beans in a microwave-safe container and heat them until they have warmed and loosened, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Assemble the pizzas. Spread a layer of beans on a tortilla. Top with ground beef and another tortilla.

Combine the sauce: Combine 1 cup enchilada sauce and ½ cup taco sauce in a small mixing bowl.

Top with sauce and bake: Top the tortillas with enchilada/taco sauce and sprinkle with cheese. Repeat with all the tortillas. Bake in the oven until the cheese is bubbly.

Add the toppings. Top each pizza with tomatoes, olives, and parsley(optional). Enjoy!

Recipe Variations

Just like tacos, there are many ways to switch up this Taco Bell pizza.

• Make it spicy. Like some heat to your food? Add chopped jalapenos or use the hot taco sauce.
• Use ground turkey. Swap out the ground beef for ground turkey.
• Make it vegetarian. For a vegetarian Mexican pizza, simply omit the ground beef in the recipe.
• Use flour or corn tortillas. According to their website, Taco Bell used flour tortillas, but at one point, they were made on corn tortillas that were fried to get super crispy. So use whichever you prefer!

How to Store

It’s best to enjoy your Mexican pizzas immediately, but if there are leftovers, they can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Ideally, it’s best to store them without the olive and tomato toppings, as this makes it easier to reheat. Keep them covered or wrapped in foil. Reheat in the oven until the pizza is warmed through.

What to Serve with Mexican Pizza

If you want to give your Taco Bell pizza some extra flavor, try topping it with some additional sauces, like aromatic sofrito, mild salsa verde, or chunky pico de gallo. Sour cream is another great topping.

While this is a meal on its own, it’s always fun to serve it up with some other Mexican classics like chips and guacamole. And, of course, nothing washes it down better than a margarita! (Or some horchata for the kids.)

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