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.

[@robinabernathy2829]

That explains why you have to eat it sitting on a toilet.

[@orwhtever]

I used to work there and will never forget the stench of the meat before it was boiled omg so potent and disgusting I’m sure this mixture is 100% better smelling in this video!

[@amylongtocrochet]

😮😮😮😮😮

[@jenniferharris7633]

There was a rumor a few years back that they put horse meat in it.

[@KarmicSalt]

just like at home the meat used for tacos is beef, taco seasoning, I put some onion, ect.

[@momof2momof2]

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

[@itslauramichelle992]

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

[@jennevamadison3803]

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.

[@VickiTakacs.]

Yes you are right.

[@TheNottoshabby123]

And I reckon pork is more salty??

[@7passionstar]

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

[@mwalter79]

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

[@maryjanespangler7488]

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)

[@JohnnyKimchi]

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

[@melisaclark3110]

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.

[@karlapalmer9328]

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

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Crunch is so satisfying lol

[@kortniechannin492]

You have the coolest DT recipe ideas!!!

[@dinnerfor1540]

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.

[@sunniertimer598]

I do want to see the basic Dollar Tree pantry.😀

[@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. 😀

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Oh thats a great suggestion! I never thought of doing that!

[@mspinkk2u160]

You can throw it in the microwave to meltdown the cheese

[@VickiTakacs.]

And if you sprinkle a few drops of water around it with the lid on it will do even better.

[@VickiTakacs.]

@@mspinkk2u160 no microwave.

[@mandathecajun3104]

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.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

That’s awesome let me know how you like it!

[@cindyhensley7325]

I liked the experiment

[@TheMeshal33]

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

[@chrisharmon5453]

I worked at Taco Bell in the early to mid 90s and we used deep fried flour tortillas. 😮 we also put olives on it.

[@rachelhero3413]

So did we from 1989-1994

[@nylenyap3933]

yes, it originally was fried FLOUR tortillas and it also had black olives and green onions

[@RevBTB]

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

[@kathyfranco9372]

I absolutely LOVE Taco Bell Mexican Pizza, so I am definitely making this for lunch today.. thank you, thank you, thank you

[@kathyfranco9372]

I just had to come back with an update.. I made this, and it is awesome.. I will not have to get them at taco bell.. thank you so much

[@lori1246]

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. 🌮🍕

[@chesterossa]

Thanks for the content!

[@darkdaze3860]

That looks really good. Now i want to try Mexican pizza at Taco bell!

[@kippytx]

I love your channel

[@carlahabeck4051]

Thanks for shateing this. Can't wait to try. By the way, would love to seee a pantry basics video.

[@dinahsoar6982]

The turkey burger has salt in it, based on the info on the pkg label.....as 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.

[@HopeBromley]

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

[@mcg267]

I loved them. I’m gonna have to try this.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Let me know if you do!

[@karenlyle322]

I can’t wait to make these 😀

[@itslauramichelle992]

I worked at Taco Bell too! it was my first "real job". I LOVEDDDDDDD the gorditas, that may be before your time. But they had a Chicken Sante Fe Gordita that was delish!

[@sarahbreed6798]

I miss the taco salad and the zesty chicken bowl!!

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for the video.

[@AngelCabrera21]

This is a great idea you came up for a good dinner. beef and turkey added red 🍅sauce at a dollar tree pizza sauce half and half. Cheese is so cheap at the dollar tree. I could try the two substitutes purpose is too cook and add to my pot of noodles. Good dinner. Also meat seasoning diy recipes for corn shell tacos and cheese........... I'd like to know how I could cook with either chicken or subsition ground turkey/ beef

[@angelagary5197]

I started watching ur videos and I was wondering if u could do kid lunches also. It's good to finally actually see meals that are cheap. Maybe, do some bigger meals for big family ❤

[@Zyxwvutsrq]

Such a cool idea! Would love to see more of these very creative videos!! Maybe more Taco Bell items, other fast food/familiar menus using DT items. Also maybe recipes incorporating free condiments (hot sauce, Mayo/ketchup packets, soy sauce and chili from take out, free gas station or deli items, etc). Looking forward to future videos ☺️

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Thank you! I have a few in my mind already too! I like the idea of recreating menu items as well :) thanks for watching

[@nstygrl97]

@@DollarTreeDinners would LOVE to see more of these kind of "copycat" menu recreations....im so gonna try this!!

[@phyllisnavarijo6592]

Ooh making these today

[@dawnnichole75]

I’m gonna make these today!

[@simonalyneenderz3247]

I was happy they brought it back! Whooo Hoo! Ole!

[@kimberlee3243]

The turkey looks more appealing

[@LawNerdAmber]

You mixing the meats is like the taco bell test kitchen. Mix some of that with some of that and bada bing we got a winner!

[@kayladaniels9598]

I used to love this Taco Bell pizza. It was so good.😮

[@bridgetwilliams2926]

Those looked really delicious! I'm going to try this. I really like your channel, you are so sweet. Looking forward to your next one.

[@barbwall3678]

TB Mexican pizzas are THE BEST! My favorite item to order @ the 🔔

[@WorldOfWonder66]

I'm really glad you did this. Of course I'm watching it a year later. Nevertheless I am going to try it out. The taco pizza is my favorite also.

[@docink6175]

I figured that if Im going to keep commenting I should subscribe.. I am not a fan of those burger patties, they are almost a third liquid, although not taco bell authentic the sausage chub would be a better choice imo..have to admit Ive never cooked the beef patties this way and I always say anything is edible with enough spices so I may have to revisit these. I was thinking "mix them together" and you did.. My daughter is law is still mad at TB so Im sharimg this to her and Im definitely going to try the mixed meat in tacos or burritos .. the pizzas are just to messy for me...

[@alisummers7984]

These were my favorite thing to get at Taco Bell.. I think they stopped making them - thanks for the video- I will give the real cheese version a try!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I think so too! The internet did not confirm but last time I went to taco bell it definitely wasn't on the menu. Please let me know how you like it!!

[@VickiTakacs.]

Before they came out with the pizzas and we are talking back when Taco Bell first opened, they had a crunchy tostada that had the same ingredients as,a pizza and was the best thing ever. One crunchy flat taco with pizza ingredients and sour cream with black olives across the top.

[@karengaddy6604]

​@@VickiTakacs.I make those at home frequently.

[@VickiTakacs.]

@@karengaddy6604 I'll be over for dinner and bring you a cat.

[@vickiemckie5681]

I'm going to brag on my daughter. She is 20 years old and is going to college in Rochester, NY. Im her mom in MS. So she lives a long way from home. When she got to college she barely knew how to cook. After 6 months she was feeding her dorm. And she can cook to your religious and lifestyle specifications. So for 3 ½ years she fed her entire dorm. She also hosted holiday dinners for 50 or so people. In that group there were 2 vegan, and a bunch of Jewish folk. This is a young woman who could only cook a few meals when she left home. I'm proud of her. My, did she grow up. Lol

[@vickiemckie5681]

At the time she was 20. She's 24 now.

[@vickifrakes9488]

I was going to suggest at the beginning. Mix both together.

[@theresaaltongregg4569]

Great job 👏 👍. Looks delicious, but you had more filling on the Taco pizza than what Taco Bell actually gives customers😥. The last time I bought this , I was like, where's the beef and beans probably only had a teaspoon of meat and beans 😢. I like your Taco Bell Pizza better 😋. Oh, you look beautiful with red hair . My son was a red headed when he was born but sadly he has lost his beautiful red hair😢. But he does have a halo of strawberry blonde around his hair line. You look beautiful ❤🎉😂

[@debragriffith6628]

Looks good, think I'll use regular ground beef when I try it!

[@Jen-wq3jj]

I have used the ground turkey aka turkey patty I like it also I used flour tortillas and Colby jack cheeses and baked in oven I heard taco bell meat is ground beef mixed with oatmeal not sure if true.

[@kimberlybaker5133]

They did take it off the menu. I don't see myself making them but you definitely have me craving it

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Haha well if you do end up making them let me know how they turn out

[@kimberlybaker5133]

@@DollarTreeDinners I am strange. I watch cooking videos but I don't really cook. I am disabled and it is hard to stand up for a lengthy amount of time. You did AMAZING THO

[@reowhite4862]

I made it too but Flour tortillias work best

[@cariemorgangraff4829]

Is a multi cooker the same as a Instant pot?

[@barbwall3678]

Could you put the tortilla in an air fryer to get it crispy? As I’ve said in your other videos…USE KITCHEN SHEARS vs the 3 mins of trying to cut w a knife!😉

[@DebbieandEddieBFF]

I wonder if the burger patty is similar to burger patties they sell in grocery stores. (ie Flanders)

[@GatorGirl123]

Which is red vs pizza sauce? Which was from salsa?

[@TheNottoshabby123]

Can we get a pantry staples from dollar tree?? Also I wish I knew about your channel when they discontinued Mexican pizzas 😢

[@itslauramichelle992]

Wow your DT had name brand taco seasoning, go you

[@theresaobanan3348]

Taco bout(talk about) 😂😂😂

[@jenniferharris7633]

YUM

[@VickiTakacs.]

The food pantry gives us grated cheese that does not melt and it tastes unlike cheese or food period.

[@tammiekniprath4522]

Mix the two

[@sharonhall2277]

I want to talk as one day and I was out of tomatoes so I just scooped some out of a can of petite diced.

[@Leavemykindalone1154]

$1 stores are amazing for dieting May not have quality Good for dieting! 👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@jaydahome-teillarddeyry6200]

Anytime meat looks questionable I think it’s safe to give it a pass. Apparently the veggie meatballs are good at DT… I’d love to see you try those at some point.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I did off camera one day and those were a NOPE from me lol they are Indian seasoned and the texture was very mushy

[@jaydahome-teillarddeyry6200]

Oh dear. That’s disappointing. We don’t have frozen or refrigerated items in our DT but I’ve heard those were good. Questionable looking food scares me quite a bit so I’m always worried when I see someone eating something they aren’t sure about. Thanks for responding! ♥️

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I mean you get what you get with the dollar tree and it's sometimes questionable for sure but people eat it and for some people it's all they have access to so I keep that in mind and try not to be too picky :)

[@jaydahome-teillarddeyry6200]

Absolutely! When we were staying in a small town outside of New Orleans there was only a DT within miles so we shopped there a lot. Luckily we had access to lots of fresh vegetables because at the place we were staying had a garden.

[@MistySlocomb]

I know I found this video very "after- the- fact", but have you done the pantry staple video? If so, would you please tell me the title (or give me a link)?

[@muddyshoesgardener]

If you see the cans of fire roasted tomatoes buy every single one they have! 🙂

[@AngelCabrera21]

I love you girrrrrr

[@VeronicaRonniDorval2638]

👍

[@cjmiller2037]

Stick them under broiler for a sec

[@kellieelliott5198]

Is it true that Taco Bell puts oats in their ground beef?

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Not that I’m aware, the boxes always were just beef and spice’s basically

[@reowhite4862]

Supposed to be flour tortillias fried. Not corn.

[@ameliastelmach148]

Beef hearts?? No thank you.

[@robinabernathy2829]

YOU WOULDN'T FEED THIS SH*T TO YOUR DOG Just kidding. Love your content.

[@internziko]

If the girl behind the counter of my local TB looked as adorable as this chick I'd eat there every day. Lol

[@maryettawithers-hq5yd]

Yes you can make Mexican pizza at home

[@VickiTakacs.]

Sorry in advance for this but it makes me very angry that so many Americans are now forced to shop for their food at a damn Dollar Tree. The gouging of us will never stop until we MAKE THEM STOP.

[@Cissy777]

Nothing wrong with Dollar Tree, your privilege is showing, may want to tuck that in😂

[@VickiTakacs.]

@@Cissy777 I shop at Dollar stores. How does this make me privileged? I've been run out of them for not wearing a mask. Their food is highly processed crap. Maybe you should dial back your assumptions and learn to read labels. There's everything in the world wrong with any of us shopping there for food.

[@darkyetlovely84]

She's gotta shop at Dollar Tree for grocery's to make up for her coffee syrup budget. 😂

[@5layerinmybelly]

what kinda dog is that