Description
A crave-worthy fusion of taco night and pizza party, this Ultimate Taco Pizza layers zesty seasoned beef, melty cheeses, and fresh crisp toppings on a golden crust. Every slice is a fiesta and, let me tell you, it’s worth every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce or mild salsa
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a pizza stone or an upside-down baking sheet on the middle rack while the oven preheats.
- Combine Ingredients: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water if needed. Simmer 1 to 2 minutes, then set aside.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: On a piece of parchment, stretch pizza dough into a 12 to 14 inch round. Lightly prick with a fork to help prevent bubbles.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread tomato sauce or salsa over the dough. Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar evenly, then scatter the seasoned beef over the cheese.
- Cook to Perfection: Slide the parchment with the pizza onto the hot stone or sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Finishing Touches: Cool 2 minutes. Top with romaine, tomatoes, olives, and green onions. Add small dollops of sour cream and finish with cilantro.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice into 8 pieces. Trust me, you’re going to love this.
Notes
- Note: For extra crunch, sprinkle a handful of crushed plain tortilla chips over the pizza just before serving.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter finish.
- Pre-bake the dough 3 minutes if your crust tends to be soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: taco pizza, ultimate taco pizza, Tex-Mex pizza, ground beef pizza, family dinner, weeknight meal