{"id":32554,"date":"2025-09-13T01:42:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T18:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/?p=32554"},"modified":"2025-09-13T01:42:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T18:42:17","slug":"taco-bell-mexican-pizza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/taco-bell-mexican-pizza\/","title":{"rendered":"Taco Bell Mexican Pizza"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/taco-bell-mexican-pizza\/2\/\"><strong>JUMP TO RECIPE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Taco-Bell-Mexican-Pizza.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Taco-Bell-Mexican-Pizza.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Taco-Bell-Mexican-Pizza-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Taco-Bell-Mexican-Pizza-864x1536.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s bring the Taco Bell Mexican Pizza home, and it&#8217;s going to be even better than the original! This recipe has been a hit for years, and I&#8217;ve refined it to make it just perfect. Get ready for the crispy tortilla, the flavorful &#8220;pizza&#8221; sauce, and the seasoned taco meat all coming together for a fantastic fusion meal or snack!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--WPRM Recipe 32556-->\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-name\">Taco Bell Mexican Pizza<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-summary\">\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-equipment\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t<h4>**Taco Meat:**<\/h4><ul><li>1 pound of ground beef (85\/15)<\/li><li>1 tablespoon of olive oil<\/li><li>2 teaspoons of minced garlic<\/li><li>2 teaspoons of chili powder<\/li><li>1 teaspoon of coriander<\/li><li>3\/4 to 1 teaspoon of salt (adjust to taste)<\/li><li>1 teaspoon of smoked paprika<\/li><li>1 teaspoon of cumin<\/li><li>1 teaspoon of oregano<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon of black pepper<\/li><li>1\/4 teaspoon of onion powder<\/li><li>1\/4 cup of tomato sauce (add more to taste)<\/li><li>1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro<\/li><\/ul><h4>**&#8221;Pizza&#8221; Sauce:**<\/h4><ul><li>1\/2 cup of enchilada sauce<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon of chili powder<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon of oregano<\/li><li>1\/4 teaspoon of onion powder<\/li><li>1\/4 teaspoon of garlic powder<\/li><li>1\/2 tablespoon of jalape\u00f1o juice<\/li><\/ul><h4>**Other:**<\/h4><ul><li>Medium tortillas<\/li><li>Shredded Mexican cheese<\/li><li>Diced tomatoes<\/li><li>Chopped cilantro<\/li><li>Refried pinto beans<\/li><li>Sour cream<\/li><li>Diced green onions<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t<h4>**Taco Meat:**<\/h4><ol><li>Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, then add garlic and cook until golden.<\/li><li>Add ground beef to the pan along with all the taco spices. Use a spatula to break up the meat and cook until browned.<\/li><li>Once the meat is cooked, add tomato sauce and cilantro. Mix well and set aside to cool slightly.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**&#8221;Pizza&#8221; Sauce:**<\/h4><ol><li>Mix enchilada sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, and jalape\u00f1o juice in a small bowl. Set aside.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**Assembly and Cooking:**<\/h4><ol><li>Spread refried beans on one tortilla, then add taco meat and shredded cheese.<\/li><li>On another tortilla, spread the enchilada sauce, then add shredded cheese and diced tomatoes.<\/li><li>Heat a pan over medium-low heat, spray with oil, and toast both tortillas until crispy.<\/li><li>Stack the tortillas on top of each other (beans and beef on the bottom).<\/li><li>Repeat the process to make 3 to 4 pizzas.<\/li><li>Add sour cream, cilantro, and green onions on top, then cut into four pieces. Enjoy!<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-notes\">\n\t\t<ul>\n<li>For an easier cooking method, toast the tortillas until crispy before adding fillings and toppings. Then, bake in the oven at 350\u00b0F for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese melts.<\/li>\n<li>Add a bit of cayenne powder to the taco meat for some extra heat if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta-course\">Main Course<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--End WPRM Recipe-->\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<!--WPRM Recipe 32556-->\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-name\">Taco Bell Mexican Pizza<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-summary\">\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-equipment\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t<h4>**Taco Meat:**<\/h4><ul><li>1 pound of ground beef (85\/15)<\/li><li>1 tablespoon of olive oil<\/li><li>2 teaspoons of minced garlic<\/li><li>2 teaspoons of chili powder<\/li><li>1 teaspoon of coriander<\/li><li>3\/4 to 1 teaspoon of salt (adjust to taste)<\/li><li>1 teaspoon of smoked paprika<\/li><li>1 teaspoon of cumin<\/li><li>1 teaspoon of oregano<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon of black pepper<\/li><li>1\/4 teaspoon of onion powder<\/li><li>1\/4 cup of tomato sauce (add more to taste)<\/li><li>1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro<\/li><\/ul><h4>**&#8221;Pizza&#8221; Sauce:**<\/h4><ul><li>1\/2 cup of enchilada sauce<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon of chili powder<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon of oregano<\/li><li>1\/4 teaspoon of onion powder<\/li><li>1\/4 teaspoon of garlic powder<\/li><li>1\/2 tablespoon of jalape\u00f1o juice<\/li><\/ul><h4>**Other:**<\/h4><ul><li>Medium tortillas<\/li><li>Shredded Mexican cheese<\/li><li>Diced tomatoes<\/li><li>Chopped cilantro<\/li><li>Refried pinto beans<\/li><li>Sour cream<\/li><li>Diced green onions<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t<h4>**Taco Meat:**<\/h4><ol><li>Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, then add garlic and cook until golden.<\/li><li>Add ground beef to the pan along with all the taco spices. Use a spatula to break up the meat and cook until browned.<\/li><li>Once the meat is cooked, add tomato sauce and cilantro. Mix well and set aside to cool slightly.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**&#8221;Pizza&#8221; Sauce:**<\/h4><ol><li>Mix enchilada sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, and jalape\u00f1o juice in a small bowl. Set aside.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**Assembly and Cooking:**<\/h4><ol><li>Spread refried beans on one tortilla, then add taco meat and shredded cheese.<\/li><li>On another tortilla, spread the enchilada sauce, then add shredded cheese and diced tomatoes.<\/li><li>Heat a pan over medium-low heat, spray with oil, and toast both tortillas until crispy.<\/li><li>Stack the tortillas on top of each other (beans and beef on the bottom).<\/li><li>Repeat the process to make 3 to 4 pizzas.<\/li><li>Add sour cream, cilantro, and green onions on top, then cut into four pieces. Enjoy!<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-notes\">\n\t\t<ul>\n<li>For an easier cooking method, toast the tortillas until crispy before adding fillings and toppings. Then, bake in the oven at 350\u00b0F for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese melts.<\/li>\n<li>Add a bit of cayenne powder to the taco meat for some extra heat if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta-course\">Main Course<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--End WPRM Recipe-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#8217;s bring the Taco Bell Mexican Pizza home, and it&#8217;s going to be even better than the original! This recipe has been a hit for years, and I&#8217;ve refined it to make it just perfect. 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