I love getting the Mexican pizza from Taco Bell. The perfect late night snack! It is really easy to prepare this at home and is a great dinner or snack idea to make when you have leftovers from a taco dinner.

1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons water
8 (6-inch) flour tortillas
1 cup Crisco vegetable shortening
1 (16 oz) can refried beans
2/3 cup mild salsa
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup diced tomato
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup sliced black olives

Brown the ground beef over medium heat, then drain the excess fat from the pan. Add salt, onions, paprika, black pepper, chili powder and water, then let the mixture simmer over medium heat for 8-10 minutes. Stir frequently. Heat the Crisco shortening in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. If the oil is smoking, it is too hot. Fry each tortilla for about 45 seconds per side, or until golden brown and let drain on paper towels. Heat up the refried beans in a small saucepan. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
To assemble the pizza, spread about 1/3 cup refried beans on face of one tortilla. Next spread 1/4 of meat, then another tortilla. Coat the tortillas with two tablespoons of salsa, then split up the tomatoes and stack them on top. Next divide up the cheese, onions and olives, stacking in that order. Place pizzas in the oven for about 10 minutes or until cheese on top is melted.

1/5 pound ground chuck
1 large sesame seed bun
1/4 cup chopped iceberg lettuce
2 Vlasic hamburger slices
1 slice American cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste

SECRET SAUCE:
1 tablespoon Kraft mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Heinz hamburger relish (the red relish)

TO MAKE SECRET SAUCE:
Combine mayonnaise and hamburger relish in small bowl; set aside.

TO MAKE BURGERS:
Form each portion of beef into a patty measuring 5-inches in diameter and ¼-inch thick. Place on waxed paper and freeze for at least one hour.

When ready to cook, preheat grill. Toast buns by placing face down on grill and toasting for 30 to 60 seconds. If using an outdoor grill – 30 seconds; if using an indoor grill – 60 seconds. Place frozen beef patties on grill and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side (depending on whether you are using an outdoor or indoor grill.) Season patties on both sides with salt and pepper to taste. Place burgers on heel of bun. Top with cheese, lettuce, and pickles. Spread Secret Sauce on crown of bun and assemble.

Wrap each sandwich in a 12 X 12-inch square of foil and warm in a preheated 200 degree Fahrenheit oven for 2 to 3 minutes, or place in microwave and heat for 10 seconds (wrapping in microwavable plastic wrap)– just long enough to warm the buns. Serve hot.

Serves 1