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Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

This Vegan Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe recreates the fast-food favorite with crispy flour tortillas, creamy refried beans, seasoned plant-based meat, tangy enchilada sauce, and melty vegan cheese. Finished with fresh tomatoes and green onions, it’s a satisfying meat-free dinner that’s easy to customize for your favorite toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 425

Ingredients
  

  • For the Mexican Pizzas
  • 4 small flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil plus more if needed
  • 1 can 15 ounces vegan refried beans
  • 8 ounces plant-based ground meat
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning or to taste
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ cup enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup shredded vegan cheddar or Mexican-style cheese
  • For the Toppings
  • 1 Roma tomato finely diced
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sliced black olives
  • Hot sauce optional
  • Fresh cilantro optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
  • Pastry brush
  • Paper towels
  • Pizza cutter or sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly brush the tortillas with oil and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for about 5–6 minutes per side, turning once, until crisp and lightly golden. Set aside. For a more traditional fried texture, you can fry them in a skillet instead.
    Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the remaining oil. Add the plant-based ground meat and cook according to the package directions, breaking it into crumbles. Stir in the taco seasoning and water, then simmer until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the mixture is well seasoned.
    Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe
  3. Place the vegan refried beans in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons of salsa or a splash of water if needed to make them easier to spread. Heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally. Check the label to ensure the beans are vegan, as some varieties contain lard.
  4. Place two crispy tortillas on a baking sheet. Spread half of the warm refried beans over each tortilla, followed by half of the plant-based meat mixture. Spread the filling evenly, leaving a small border around the edges.
  5. Place the remaining tortillas over the fillings and press gently. Spoon enchilada sauce over each top tortilla, spreading it into a thin, even layer.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded vegan cheese over the sauce. Return the pizzas to the oven and bake for 5–8 minutes, until the cheese has melted. If needed, briefly use the broiler, watching closely to prevent burning.
    Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe
  7. Remove the pizzas from the oven and scatter the diced tomatoes, green onions, and sliced black olives over the top. Add hot sauce or fresh cilantro if desired. Cut each pizza into wedges and serve immediately while the tortillas are crisp.