Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Copycat
What you need:
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. minced onions (I did more - love me some onions!)
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 3 tsp. chili powder (original recipe person recommends Spanish)
- 2 to 4 tbsp. water
- 8 flour tortillas (6 inch)
- 1 cup cooking oil
- 1 can refried beans
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
- 3/4 cup picante sauce or salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Shredded lettuce for serving, if desired
Directions:
- Cook the ground beef over medium high heat until brown, then drain.
- Add salt, onions, paprika, chili powder, and water. Let mixture simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Heat refried beans.
- Heat oil in frying pan over medium high heat.
- When oil is hot, fry each tortilla for about 30 to 45 seconds per side. Be sure to pop any bubbles that form. Drain on a paper towel.
- To assemble: On a baking sheet, lay a tortilla down. Add 1/3 cup beans and spread. Then add meat. Add another tortilla. Then layer picante sauce or salsa, tomato, cheese, and green onions in that order.
- Bake in a preheated 400* oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
Recipe adapted slightly from Food