Taco Pizza
A delicious fusion of taco flavors and pizza that brings comfort and nostalgia to your dining table, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ea Pizza dough (pre-made or homemade)
- 1 lb Ground beef or turkey (or plant-based crumbles)
- 1 packet Taco seasoning blend (or homemade blend)
- 1 can Refried beans (warmed to spreadable consistency)
- 2 cups Mexican cheese blend (or use shredded cheddar and mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup Salsa (can swap with salsa verde)
- 1/2 cup Sour cream (or use Greek yogurt)
- 1 tbsp Hot sauce (adjust for heat preference)
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 head Iceberg lettuce (chopped for topping)
- 1 ea Fresh tomatoes (diced for topping)
- 1/2 ea Red onion (thinly sliced for topping)
- 1/4 cup Black olives (sliced)
- 2 ea Jalapeños (sliced optional)
- 1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped optional)
- 1 ea Avocado (sliced optional)
- 1 ea Lime wedges (for serving)
- 1/2 cup Crushed tortilla chips (optional for topping after baking)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 450°F to prepare for baking.
- Brown the ground beef or turkey with taco seasoning in a skillet.
- Warm the refried beans in a saucepan until spreadable.
- Chop the fresh toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, onions, olives, and jalapeños.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Spread the refried beans evenly on the dough.
- Layer the seasoned meat on top of the refried beans.
- Add the Mexican cheese blend.
- Dollop salsa on top.
Cooking
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
- Remove the pizza and top it with your freshly chopped veggies, a drizzle of sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips if desired.
Notes
Serve with guacamole dip or a salad. Great for gatherings and casual meals.