Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

Ingredienti

8 small Tortillas

* Taco Sauce, Hot Sauce, or Enchilada Sauce

* Any Shredded Cheese (pepper Jack, cheddar, Monterey, etc)

* 1 lb Ground Beef

* 1 packet Taco Seasoning and water or make your own

* Refried Beans (or refried black beans, if that’s what you have)

* Optional Toppings: Hot Sauce, Sour Cream, Olives, Chives, or Lettuce

Refried Black Beans

* 2 Tbsp Oil

* ¼ tsp Garlic Powder

* ¼ tsp Chili Powder

* ¼ tsp Cumin

* 1 15oz can Black Beans, drained (set a few tablespoons of the liquid aside)

* Salt and Black Pepper, to taste

Istruzioni

FOR PIZZA:

Bake the tortillas in the oven at 400° until they’re crispy, about 5-10 minutes. (Keep a close eye on them as this will vary a lot depending on your tortillas). Remove from oven and set aside.

2. In a large sauté pan, brown ground meat over medium-high heat until cooked through. Drain the grease and discard. Add taco seasoning and water and stir. Cook until bubbly and thickened.

3. Heat refried beans in a separate pot until heated through.

4. On one tortilla, spread taco or enchilada sauce and top with shredded cheese. Broil on low until cheese is melty (this will only take 1 or 2 minutes so don’t walk away from the broiler)

5. Meanwhile, on the other tortilla, spread refried beans and then top with cooked ground meat.

6. Take the sauce and cheese tortilla out of the oven and place on top of the bean and beef tortilla. Add any optional toppings.

FOR REFRIED BEANS:

In a small sauce pan, heat oil over low-medium heat. Add spices and sauté until lightly browned, about 2 minutes

2. Add black beans and heat through. Mash with a potato masher or fork and add liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you’ve reached your desired consistency

3. Add salt and pepper to taste

4. Optionally, add some crumbled cotija or Queso fresco.