Mexican Pizza Recipe (Taco Bell-Style)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

refried beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans are more nutritious, while canned beans are budget-friendly.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and higher in protein, while cream cheese can be cheaper.

Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a pan.

Fry 16 corn tortillas for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden, poking holes if needed to keep them flat.

Drain fried tortillas on a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt while hot.

In a fresh pan, add a little more oil and 1 pound of ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks.

Once browned, add 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning and a little salt, mixing well.

Add a couple tablespoons of water and let the mixture simmer for 15 to 20 minutes to develop flavor.

For a finer texture, use a masher on the cooked meat if desired.

Prepare 2 cups of taco sauce (store-bought or homemade) for assembly.

Heat refried beans in a pan, adding a little taco sauce to loosen them up for spreading.

On a baking sheet, place tortillas and spread a thin layer of refried beans on each.

Add a layer of taco meat on top of the beans.

Spread a little taco sauce over the meat.

Top with another tortilla, followed by more taco sauce and a layer of cheese.

Bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Garnish with diced tomatoes, black olives, and green onions as desired before serving.

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