Better Than Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

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Skip the questionable drive-through line for dinner and make these Better Than Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas at home tonight instead!

Okay, I know many of us are NOT eating at Taco Bell these days, especially staying gluten-free. I mean, I haven't looked lately, but is there anything gluten-free at Taco Bell?

This will age me totally, but when I was in high school, we used to leave campus and drive over to Taco Bell for lunch, way more often than I probably should admit. I mean, I'm pretty sure we ended up there more than we did anywhere else. I mean, hello, it's cheap and fast, and it tasted good? Plus, it was close to my school, so we knew we could get there and back during our lunch period.

When we went, I ALWAYS got one of two things, the seven-layer burrito or the Mexican pizza. There was never anything else. Of course, I stopped going over the years, and then I went gluten-free with my celiac diagnosis. Well, my husband (who is not totally gluten-free) will occasionally get Taco Bell. Not often, but every now and then, it made me think there had to be a way to get my Mexican Pizza Again. I mean, I make Mexican food all the time. Okay, Taco Bell is more tex-mex than actual Mexican food, but I still wanted that silly Mexican pizza, haha.

Because of that, silly craving is how I realized they are super simple to make, and I'm one hundred percent this version tastes better than Taco Bell. Plus, it's one hundred percent gluten-free!

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Ingredients in Mexican Pizza

• • Tortillas (I use Siete Brand grain-free tortillas)
  • Seasoned Ground Beef
  • Refried Beans
  • Enchilada Sauce
  • Cheese
  • Tomatoes
  • Green Onion
  • Olives

A Note on Ingredients

Tortillas - I always use the Siete Brand grain-free tortillas. I like to lightly toast them before I assemble and bake the Mexican pizzas, so they have that classic crunch.

Ground Beef - When I make these, I always use my Best Ground Taco Meat. I will leave the vegetables out and put the good taco seasoning on the meat.

Also, Taco Bell uses a very fine chop on their ground beef. To get that real nostalgia, I will pulse the meat in the food processor a few times once cooked. Feel free to skip this step; it will still be delicious.

Refried Beans - Watch your ingredients as gluten and grains can hide easily in store-bought refried beans. I always look for ones that are simply beans, lard, and salt and avoid ones that say vinegar or any other ingredient since most are not often labeled gluten-free.

Enchilada Sauce - If you can get a gluten-free one you love, feel free to use it. Siete recently released their grain-free version that I recommend. Otherwise, you can make a super simple but delicious one yourself.

Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Skip the canned stuff and make this super simple sauce yourself. It's quick and easy to make and a million times better than the ordinary canned stuff you find at the grocery store.

Ingredients:

• 2 TBS Avocado Oil
• 2 TBS Potato Starch
• 4 TBS Chili Powder
• 1 TSP Garlic Powder
• ½ TSP Onion Powder
• 1 TSP Salt
• ¼ TSP Ground Cumin
• ¼ TSP Dried Oregano
• ¼ TSP Black Pepper
• 6 OZ Tomato Paste
• 2 C Chicken Stock
• 2 TBS Apple Cider Vinegar
• For more heat, add a ¼ TSP Cayenne.
• For a more smokey flavor, add 1 TBS Chipotle Powder.

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add the potato starch and whisk until combined.
3. Add in the spices and tomato paste and whisk till combined.
4. Add the apple cider vinegar and chicken stock while whisking to remove any clumps.
5. Once it's combined, reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer about 10 minutes until it's thickened.
6. Use the sauce immediately or allow it to cook, and then store it in an air-tight container for about a week. I will also freeze the sauce if I make more than I need for a recipe, so I always have some on hand.

How to Make a Mexican Pizza

Prepare the meat, sauce (if making), tortillas, warm the beans, shred the cheese and chop the vegetables.

Assemble the Mexican Pizzas:

1. Place a tortilla on the baking sheet.
2. Add a layer of refried beans.
3. Add a thin layer of taco meat (see note above about the meat).
4. Top it with another tortilla.
5. Spread a layer of sauce on the top tortilla.
6. Sprinkle with cheese, tomatoes, and olives.
7. Bake until cheese is melted.
8. Add chopped green onions, and enjoy!

More Taco Tuesday Fun

Classic Guacamole
Grain-free Taquitos
Tequila Lime Chicken
Better Than Restaurant Salsa

If you make this recipe, please let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #grainfreetable or @grainfreetable on Instagram. I’d love to see what you come up with!