MEXICAN PIZZA

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A simple copycat recipe for Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza with crisp tortilla crusts, ground beef, refried beans, salsas and cheese.

Provided by The Cooking Jar

Time 40m

Yield 3-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

6 medium tortillas
2 lbs ground beef
2 (1 ounce) packets taco seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 dash black pepper
3/4 cup water
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
4 cups mexican cheese, shredded
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup salsa verde
1 medium tomatoes, diced
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

Brush the tortillas with oil and broil at 450 degrees F for about 3-4 minutes per side until puffy and light golden.
Brown the beef over medium high heat until cooked. Drain any fat and return to heat.
Add taco seasoning, cumin, oregano, chili powder, pepper to taste and water.
Simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Spread red salsa on the first tortilla then add beef and a layer of cheese.
Spread refried beans on second tortilla and cover the first tortilla, bean side down.
Spread salsa verde over the top of the second tortilla and add cheese, tomatoes, olives and green onions.
Repeat with other tortillas to make 3 pizzas in total.
Broil at 450 degrees F for 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Dish and cut each pizza into fourths and serve hot with sour cream, hot sauce or guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1743.5, Fat 108.1, SaturatedFat 53.3, Cholesterol 390.4, Sodium 5519.8, Carbohydrate 83.5, Fiber 16.1, Sugar 18.9, Protein 108.9