Description
Crispy tortillas meet zesty Mexican flavors in this sheet pan taco pizza masterpiece that blends comfort and excitement. Layers of seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings create a quick, delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (16 ounces / 450 grams) refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 (1 pound / 450 grams) ground beef
- 1 ½ cups (150 grams) shredded cheddar cheese or mexican cheese blend
Meat Preparation Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet (1 ounce / 28 grams) taco seasoning mix
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Toppings and Garnishes:
- 1 cup (250 milliliters) refried beans, warmed
- 1 cup (150 grams) cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded lettuce
- ½ cup (120 grams) black olives, sliced
- 1 avocado, diced or mashed
- ¼ cup (60 grams) sour cream
- ¼ cup (30 grams) green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup salsa or taco sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the baking surface by heating the oven to 425F (220C) and coating a sheet pan with light grease or parchment paper.
- Carefully stretch the refrigerated pizza dough across the entire sheet pan, gently pressing it into the corners to ensure complete coverage.
- Lightly brush the raw dough with olive oil and partially bake for 7-8 minutes until it develops a pale golden hue and begins to set.
- While the crust pre-bakes, sauté ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat, cooking until the meat completely browns and loses its pink color.
- Drain excess fat from the meat, then incorporate minced garlic, taco seasoning, and water. Simmer the mixture until the sauce thickens and develops rich flavor.
- Optional: Spread a thin layer of warm refried beans across the partially baked crust for additional texture and flavor.
- Distribute the seasoned taco meat evenly over the bean layer, creating a hearty base for the pizza.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese across the entire surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Return the pizza to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, waiting until the cheese melts completely and the crust turns a deep golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and immediately garnish with fresh toppings: crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, black olives, creamy avocado, green onions, and cilantro.
- Add a drizzle of sour cream and serve with salsa or taco sauce on the side for personalized flavor enhancement.
- Cut into square or rectangular pieces and enjoy this innovative fusion of pizza and taco flavors.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version that still packs incredible flavor.
- Ensure your sheet pan is non-stick or well-greased to prevent the pizza crust from sticking and breaking when serving.
- Pre-bake the crust briefly creates a crispy base that prevents soggy bottoms and helps maintain structural integrity during topping and final baking.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like pepper jack or Mexican mix to elevate the taco pizza’s taste profile and add unexpected zesty notes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg