Crispy, cheesy, saucy fast-food favorite you can make better at home!
🧾 Description
This homemade version of the famous Taco Bell Mexican Pizza is loaded with seasoned beef, crispy tortillas, refried beans, melty cheese, and tangy sauce — all stacked into a crunchy, cheesy masterpiece 🍕🔥
It’s basically:
Crunchy like a tostada 🌮
Cheesy like pizza 🧀
Flavor-packed like tacos 🌯
🛒 Ingredients
🥩 Beef Layer
500g ground beef
1 tbsp taco seasoning
½ onion (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
Salt & pepper
🌮 Base
6 small flour or corn tortillas
Vegetable oil (for frying)
🫘 Filling
1 cup refried beans
½ cup salsa or enchilada sauce
🧀 Cheese Layer
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar
1 cup mozzarella or Mexican blend
🍅 Topping (optional)
Diced tomatoes
Green onions
Jalapeños
Sour cream drizzle
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🌮 1. Make crispy tortilla shells
Heat oil in pan
Fry tortillas until golden and crispy
Drain on paper towels
🥩 2. Cook the beef
Sauté onion + garlic
Add ground beef and brown it
Mix in taco seasoning + splash of water
Simmer until thick
🫘 3. Build the base layer
Spread refried beans on one tortilla
Add seasoned beef on top
🍕 4. Stack like pizza
Place second crispy tortilla on top
Spread salsa or enchilada sauce
Sprinkle lots of cheese 🧀
🔥 5. Melt & finish
Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 8–10 minutes
Or air fry until cheese melts
✨ 6. Top it off
Add tomatoes, green onions, jalapeños
Drizzle sour cream
🔥 Nutrition (per serving approx.)
Calories: 480–650 kcal
Protein: 28–35g 💪
Fat: 25–35g
Carbs: 35–45g
