Recipe: Homemade Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas

Skip the drive-thru the next time you have a Taco Bell craving! Make this amazing copycat Homemade Taco Bell Mexican Pizza recipe at home with ingredients you actually know and can pronounce. Thanks to Kate at Stolen Moments Cooking for the recipe!

Ingredients:

• 8 flour tortillas, soft taco sized
• Oil for frying
• 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 2 t. chili powder
• 2 t. cumin
• 1 t. salt
• 1 t. garlic powder
• 1 can or  1 1/2 c. homemade refried beans
• 1/3 c. taco sauce
• 2 c. shredded cheese
• 1/4 c. diced tomato
• 1/4 c. sliced green onions

Directions:

1. In a small skillet, heat 1/2 inch oil over medium heat. Add the tortillas one at a time and cook about 20 – 30 seconds per side, until lightly browned and crispy. Set aside.

2. In a small saucepan, cook ground beef. Drain. Stir in seasonings. Add 1/4 c. water, bring to a boil and simmer until thickened. Remove meat with a slotted spoon and add refried beans to pan. Cook over low heat until warmed.

3. Take 4 crisped tortillas and spread with the refried beans on each. Add the ground beef and evenly spread over each tortilla. Top each with a second tortilla. Spoon an even amount of taco sauce over the tortillas and top with shredded cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 – 10 minutes, until cheese is melted. Or place under a broiler just until the cheese melts.

4. Sprinkle each with diced tomatoes and green onions. Cut into quarters before serving, and that’s it!