Description
Taco Pizza combines two beloved favorites into one epic meal that brings zesty Mexican-inspired flavors to your dinner table. Crispy tortilla crust topped with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings makes this quick weeknight dinner a total crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb ground beef
Main Components:
- 1 batch pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Toppings and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 ½ cups lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1–2 jalapenos
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 400°F. Stretch your pizza dough across a large sheet pan, pressing it evenly to the edges.
- Place a skillet over medium heat. Brown 1 lb ground beef, crumbling it thoroughly until no pink remains. Drain excess fat and mix 2 tablespoons taco seasoning with 2 tablespoons water into the meat.
- Spread ½ cup salsa across the dough, leaving a small border. Distribute seasoned beef evenly over the sauce.
- Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella and 1 cup cheddar cheese across the entire surface, covering the beef completely.
- Slide the sheet pan into the preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust turns golden and cheese melts completely.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes. Top with 1 ½ cups shredded lettuce and 1 cup diced tomatoes.
- Optional: Add sliced jalapeños or a dollop of ¼ cup sour cream for extra flavor. Cut into squares and serve immediately.
Notes
- Check the pizza dough packaging for specific rolling instructions to ensure an even, crisp crust.
- Season the ground beef thoroughly and let it simmer to develop rich taco flavors that will infuse the entire pizza.
- Let the pizza rest for a few minutes after baking to help the cheese set and make slicing easier.
- For a lighter version, swap ground beef with ground turkey or use a plant-based meat alternative to accommodate different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sheet-Pan
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 577 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg