Description
Mexican Pizza Taco Bell Copycat is a delightful fusion of flavors that transforms your kitchen into a fiesta. With layers of seasoned ground beef, zesty salsa, and gooey melted cheese, this recipe is perfect for game nights or casual gatherings. Quick and easy to prepare, it satisfies cravings while evoking nostalgic memories of late-night fast-food runs. Impress your family and friends with this visually stunning dish that’s sure to become a new favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 4 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella and cheddar blend)
- 1/2 cup sliced olives (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over one tortilla. Layer with seasoned beef and top with another tortilla.
- Add shredded cheese on top and sprinkle with olives if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, garnish with fresh cilantro, slice into wedges, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg