Description
Taco Pizza is the ultimate fusion of taco night and pizza party, with spiced beef, melty cheese, and fresh toppings on a golden crust.
Ingredients
- 1 ball pizza dough
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup guacamole
- 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out pizza dough on a baking sheet or pizza stone. Form a rim and prebake for 6–8 minutes until lightly set.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning with a splash of water. Simmer until fragrant and thickened.
- Remove crust from oven. Spread refried beans over crust, then top evenly with seasoned beef.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over beef layer. Return to oven and bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool pizza for a few minutes. Add salsa, lettuce, tomatoes, olives, and green onions. Finish with sour cream, guacamole, and crushed tortilla chips.
Notes
- Garnish with cilantro, extra green onions, hot sauce, cotija cheese, or lime wedges.
- Serve with Mexican rice, corn salad, pico de gallo, or queso dip.
- Cut into squares for parties, or make wraps from leftover slices.
- Store slices in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in oven at 350°F for 10 minutes or use a skillet for best texture.
- Make vegetarian with plant-based crumbles, mushrooms, or black beans.
- Use any salsa type—chunky, smooth, smoky, red, or green—to suit your preference.
- Swap cheddar for pepper jack, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend cheese.
- For extra crispy crust, par-bake, use a pizza stone, and brush with olive oil or cornmeal.
- Prep beef and veggies ahead; add fresh toppings just before serving.
