Description
Crispy pizza crusts meet Mexican-inspired flavors in this mouthwatering Taco Pizza, blending classic Italian and Southwestern cuisine. Melted cheese, seasoned ground beef, and zesty toppings create a delicious fusion that satisfies cravings and brings exciting new dimensions to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pizza dough
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup jalapeños (optional)
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and lightly grease a pizza pan or baking sheet to ensure the pizza doesn’t stick.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles and stirring occasionally until fully cooked and no pink remains.
- Drain excess fat from the beef and sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat, stirring to coat evenly and infuse robust flavors.
- Roll out the pizza dough on the prepared pan, stretching it to create an even, thin base that reaches the edges.
- Spread a layer of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses across the entire surface of the dough, creating a melty foundation.
- Distribute the seasoned ground beef uniformly over the cheese layer, ensuring even coverage.
- Scatter diced tomatoes, onions, black olives, and jalapeños (if using) across the pizza, creating a vibrant and colorful topping.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese becomes bubbly and slightly crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes to allow the cheese to set slightly.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, dollop sour cream in the center, and serve with salsa on the side for an extra flavor kick.
Notes
- Always drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent a soggy pizza crust and ensure a crispy base.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like pepper jack or queso fresco for a unique flavor profile.
- Customize toppings by adding black beans, corn, or swapping ground beef with shredded chicken for dietary variations.
- Let the pizza rest briefly after baking to allow cheese to set and prevent burning your mouth when serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg