Mexican Pizza (Taco Bell Copycat)

By Rachel Cooks

Ingredients

½ pound lean ground beef ((see notes))
1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning ((half of a 1 oz. pkg.) )
2 tablespoons water
8 small flour tortillas ((fajita, or 6-inch size))
1 cup refried beans ((half of a 16 oz. can))
½ cup red enchilada sauce, taco sauce, or salsa from a jar ((not fresh salsa or pico de gallo))
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
optional toppings: diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, chopped green onions, sour cream, hot sauce

Prep Time10mins
Cook Time20mins
Servings4

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a large sheet pan (11 x 17 inches) generously with olive oil or cooking spray.

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the taco seasoning and 2 tablespoons water. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from heat.

Arrange 4 tortillas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Spread a thin layer of refried beans on each. Top with a layer of the seasoned ground beef. Place another tortilla on top.

Spread a thin layer of sauce on the top tortilla. Sprinkle evenly with shredded cheese.

Place the assembled pizzas on a baking sheet and bake for 9 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Remove from the oven and top with diced tomatoes, black olives, and green onions. Slice into wedges and serve with sour cream or hot sauce if desired.