This Taco Bell copycat isn’t actually Mexican, nor is it a pizza. It’s actually more of a Tex-Mex quesadilla, and we love it for a lightning fast dinner. The ease of
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flour tortillas straight from the bag can’t be beat, but if you want to be true to the Taco Bell recipe, shallow fry them in vegetable oil!
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb.ground beef
- 2 tbsp.taco seasoning
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6medium flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 c.refried beans
- 1 1/2 c.shredded Mexican-blend cheese
- Sour cream, for serving
- 1/2 c.quartered cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 c.sliced black olives, for serving
- 2green onions, thinly sliced, for serving
- Hot sauce, for serving (such as Cholula)
Directions
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- Step 1
Preheat oven to 375° and line a medium baking sheet with parchment paper. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon. Cook until beef is no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Drain fat. Return to heat and add taco seasoning, then season with salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute more, then remove from heat.
- Step 2Assemble pizzas: Place 3 tortillas on prepared baking sheet and spread 1/4 cup refried beans on each of them. Divide beef evenly between the tortillas, then top with 1/4 cup cheese each. Top with remaining 3 tortillas. Spread another 1/4 cup of refried beans on each tortilla, then top each with 1/4 cup cheese.
- Step 3Bake until cheese is melty and beans are warm, 10 to 12 minutes. Garnish with sour cream, tomatoes, olives, and green onions. Serve with hot sauce.
- Step 1
