Best 6 Lightened Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Copycat Recipes

COPYCAT TACO BELL MEXICAN PIZZA RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook the can of refried beans, according to label's instructions, set aside.
• Combine all meat ingredients except cornstarch in a pan on medium-low heat.
• Cook for 2-3 minutes, until done, then add cornstarch.
• As it begins to bubble, reduce to simmer, and cook for two minutes until thickened, set aside.
• In a separate pan, combine sauce ingredients. Cook at medium-low until heated thoroughly. Set aside.
• Cook one tortilla shell in a pan at medium low for three minutes, set cooked shell aside. Repeat with second shell.
• Spread refried beans on the second cooked shell while it's still in the pan.
• Add one tablespoon of meat to the beans and spread evenly.
• Place the first cooked shell on top of meat and bean mixture.
• Spread the sauce on top of the top shell, almost to the edges.
• Top with the cheese mix, followed by diced tomatoes.
• Cover with a wet lid for about three minutes, until cheese is melted.
• Cut into quarters, and serve. Enjoy!

COPYCAT TACO BELL MEXICAN PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Brown the beef in a pan over medium heat and drain any excess grease.
• Add the oats and beef seasonings (except for the corn starch), and stir to combine. Heat until the water has reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Mix in the cornstarch and heat until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• Spread the refried beans across the top of 4 tortillas, then top with the beef mixture and another tortilla.
• Combine the enchilada sauce ingredients and spread on the top of each of the 4 tortillas. Top each with diced tomatoes and then with the 3-cheese blend.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Serve and enjoy!

TACO BELL MEXICAN PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a 10-inch skillet. Heat the oil to 350 degrees. When the oil is hot place 1 tortilla into the hot oil. Cook for about 30 to 60 seconds until the shell crisps.
• When the tortilla is crispy, remove it from the oil and drain it on a wire rack.
• Repeat with remaining tortillas.
• Spread two tablespoons of refried beans onto six of the fried tortillas.
• Sprinkle two tablespoons of seasoned and cooked ground beef over the refried beans.
• Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese on top of the ground beef.
• Add a fried tortilla to the top of the ground beef and cheese layer.
• Sprinkle two tablespoons of cheese on top of the tortilla. Microwave for about 30 seconds, just until the cheese melts.
• Add diced tomatoes and green onions to the top of the cheese on each of the pizzas.

LIGHTENED TACO BELL MEXICAN PIZZA - COPYCAT

Steps:

• Cook the ground beef over medium heat until brown, then drain.
• Return meat to pan and add the salt, onions, paprika, chili powder and water.
• Let mixture simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring often.
• Pre-heat oven to 400.
• Spray both sides of the tortillas with cooking spray and bake until crisp.
• Heat refried beans.
• Stack each pizza by first spreading 1/3 C beans on one tortilla.
• Next add 1/3 C meat, then another tortilla.
• Top the second tortilla with 2 T of salsa.
• Divide the tomato, cheese, onions and olives evenly and top in that order.
• Bake for an additional 8-12 minutes.

TACO BELL STYLE MEXICAN PIZZAS

Steps:

• Prepare taco meat per package directions.
• Warm refried beans.
• Prepare a small amount of oil in pan to 375°F (do not put so much that it will cover the flour tortillas).
• Cook flour tortilla's at 375°F for 30-45 seconds or until just golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Top on tortilla with a thin layer of refried beans.
• Then top beans with a layer of taco meat.
• Put another tortilla on top of the taco meat.
• Put red sauce on top of the tortilla.
• Put a few diced tomatoes and green chiles on top of red sauce.
• Top with the Mexican blend cheese.
• Finally top with a few chopped green onions.
• Put finished Mexican pizzas on cookie sheet and broil in oven until cheese is melted.
• Cut into fourths and serve.

BETTER-THAN-TACO BELL MEXICAN PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a deep skillet over high heat. Pan-fry each tortilla turning frequently, adding more oil as needed, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Allow to drain on paper towels.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• To assemble each pizza, place 4 fried tortillas on a baking sheet. Spread 3 tablespoons of refried beans evenly on top of every other tortilla, then add 2 to 3 tablespoons ground beef. Place the other 4 tortillas on top.
• Mix together the taco sauce and enchilada sauce in a small bowl. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the mixture on top of the tortillas and spread evenly. Sprinkle ¼ cup of each type of cheese evenly on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with diced tomatoes, black olives, green onions, and any additional garnishes. Cut into quarters, and serve immediately.