TACO BELL MEXICAN PIZZA

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I love getting the Mexican pizza from Taco Bell. The perfect late night snack! It is really easy to prepare this at home and is a great dinner or snack idea to make when you have leftovers from a taco dinner.

Provided by Raven Higheagle @ravenhigheagle

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 pound(s) ground beef
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/8 teaspoon(s) black pepper
1/4 teaspoon(s) dried minced onion
1/4 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) chili powder
2 tablespoon(s) water
8 - (6-inch) flour tortillas
1 cup(s) lard or crisco vegetable shortening
1 - (16 oz) can refried beans
2/3 cup(s) pace salsa, mild
1 cup(s) cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup(s) pepper jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup(s) diced tomato
1/4 cup(s) chopped green onions
1/4 cup(s) sliced black olives

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown the beef over medium heat.
  • Once cooked, drain the excess fat from the pan.
  • Add salt, onions, paprika, black pepper, chili powder and water, then let the mixture simmer over medium heat for 8-10 minutes. Stir frequently.
  • Heat the Crisco shortening in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. If the oil is smoking, it is too hot.
  • Fry each tortilla for about 45 seconds per side, or until golden brown and let drain on paper towels.
  • Heat up the refried beans in a small saucepan. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • To assemble the pizza: Spread about 1/3 cup refried beans on face of one tortilla.
  • Next spread 1/4 of meat, then another tortilla.
  • Coat the tortillas with two tablespoons of salsa, then split up the tomatoes and stack them on top.
  • Next divide up the cheese, onions and olives, stacking in that order.
  • Place pizzas on a sheet pan and in the oven for about 8 minutes or until cheese on top is melted.

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