Can I Recreate a Taco Bell Mexican Pizza using ONLY Dollar Tree Food?

[TakenTook]

The meat at Taco Bell isn't only beef either, so the extra ingredients in your dollar store substitute might actually be pretty close. Reportedly only 88% of the Taco Bell mixture is actual beef, with the rest of it being torula yeast and various starches, emulsifiers and sweeteners. And of course spices and other seasonings just like you would use to flavor ground beef for tacos at home.

[momofmomof]

I couldn't help but see all of those wonderful bottles or Torani syrups in the background, wow !

[itslauramichelle]

Back when I worked at TB, green onions were also put on the mexican pizza

[jennevamadison]

The turkey may be so salty because it was only 5 ounces and you put half a packet of seasoning on it where the beef was 8 ounces. One package is usually for 1 pound of meat I believe.

[melisaclark]

You could also use the Farmer John sausage chub or links that DT sells. With the taco seasoning it would taste about the same. Thanks for the video.

[maryjanespangler]

Well, I really enjoyed this video. It was fun to watch you come up with the different combinations, and then taste and evaluate them. And I will make this at home now! I have always thought they were too expensive at Taco Bell for what they are. Thanks! (by the way, I really like your channel)

[kortniechannin]

You have the coolest DT recipe ideas!!!

[karlapalmer]

How fun!! These looked great!! I also liked hearing the crunch of the tortillas. Jim!

[ashsimmerman]

Never had one at Taco Bell, but I would definitely make a version similar to yours. You could use a lid from a large pot to place over the pizza on a plate to help melt the cheese. 😀

[MarvelousMichigan]

I can’t remember which episode you made the cream of broccoli soup with the pioneer sausage mix, but I want to tell you I just made it and it is delish and so easy to make! Thank you.

[passionstar]

I'm so excited to watch this! Mexican pizzas were always my TB favorite. 😊

[SimplyManda]

I’m so happy to see this video! Taco Bell in my area has stopped selling Mexican pizzas (the only reason to go to Taco Bell imo). Now I can try to make it at home.

[JohnnyKimchi]

Omg this was great! Good news they brought back the Mexican pizza! I'll be using your recipe when they discontinue it again! 😊

[dinnerfor]

Just found this online:
"The Mexican Pizza returned to the menu in all its previous glory, complete with the same ingredients including seasoned beef and refried beans between two fried flour tortillas, topped with pizza sauce, three-cheese blend and fresh diced tomatoes."

You used corn tortillas so that might be making a bit of a difference. as well.

[mwalter]

You could drain some of the salsa for the tomatoes on top.

[lori]

I loved this video. Hearing you used to work at Taco Bell answers my question of how you can so beautifully fold burritos. Taco pizza was a fave of mine, too, especially around 2 a.m. 🌮🍕

[RevBTB]

i did a pantry essentials vid on FB a few months ago - woulfd love to see your version of pantry must haves!

[dinahsoar]

The turkey burger has salt in it, based on the info on the pkg does the taco seasoning...might be better to add chilli powder and cumin and any other spices you prefer, to season it. That way you're not adding any additional salt to the burger...a good way to tell if it'll make a difference is to taste the turkey burger plain, without any additions, see if it tastes salty by itself.

[TheMeshal]

Looks a lot easier than expected I’ll have to try these one day

[HopeBromley]

Lol I always use the Tony Chaceres Cajun season for me Turkey meats. Along with, pepper, basil and oregano. 👌 😋