Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza (Print Version)

Tortillas layered with ground beef, beans, cheese, and zesty sauce for a crispy, cheesy Mexican pizza experience.

# Ingredients:

→ Mexican Pizza Components

01 - 8 small flour tortillas
02 - 1 pound ground beef
03 - 1 packet taco seasoning mix
04 - 120 millilitres water
05 - 240 grams refried beans
06 - 120 grams shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 120 grams shredded Monterey Jack cheese
08 - 80 grams diced tomatoes
09 - 35 grams sliced black olives
10 - 15 grams sliced green onions
11 - 30 grams diced green chilies
12 - Vegetable oil for frying

→ Taco Bell-Style Sauce

13 - 120 grams mayonnaise
14 - 30 grams diced pickled jalapeños
15 - 12 grams sugar
16 - 7 grams ground cumin
17 - 7 grams paprika
18 - 3 grams garlic powder
19 - 2 grams cayenne pepper
20 - Salt to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Mix mayonnaise, diced pickled jalapeños, sugar, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Adjust seasoning and spiciness to preference. Refrigerate until needed.
02 - Sauté ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until fully browned, breaking apart clumps. Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and water. Simmer while stirring for several minutes until mixture thickens. Remove from heat.
03 - Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium-high heat. Fry each flour tortilla individually for 1 to 2 minutes per side until lightly golden and crisp. Transfer to paper towels to remove excess oil.
04 - Place a fried tortilla on a baking tray. Spread an even layer of refried beans onto the surface.
05 - Set another tortilla over the beans and distribute a generous amount of seasoned ground beef over it.
06 - Top with a third tortilla and cover it with Taco Bell-style sauce, spreading evenly.
07 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses uniformly over the sauce. Garnish with diced tomatoes, black olives, green onions, and green chilies as desired.
08 - Position the assembled pizza beneath the broiler for several minutes until cheeses are fully melted, toppings are heated, and edges are crisp.
09 - Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly, and slice into wedges. Serve with additional sauce if desired.

# Notes:

01 - Monitor tortillas closely while frying to achieve maximum crispness without over-browning.
02 - For extra flavour, use a mix of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
03 - Green chilies are optional and can be omitted for a milder version.

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