Description
This Taco Pizza recipe combines the flavors of tacos with the convenience of pizza for a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will love. Perfect for a fun twist on pizza night!
Ingredients
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For the Pizza:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 pre-baked pizza crust (12-inch)
- 1/2 cup refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Cook the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, then drain excess fat. Add the taco seasoning and water, stir, and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Prepare the crust: Brush the pizza crust lightly with olive oil and spread a thin layer of refried beans over the crust.
- Assemble the pizza: Evenly distribute the seasoned ground beef over the beans. Sprinkle both cheeses on top.
- Bake: Bake the pizza for 10–12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add toppings: Remove from the oven and top with chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, olives, and green onions. Drizzle with sour cream if desired.
- Serve: Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Great way to use up leftover taco ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
