Best Taco Pizza Recipe: Bold, Spicy, and Delicious
A mouthwatering taco pizza recipe that combines the bold, spicy flavors of Mexican tacos with the cheesy goodness of Italian pizza. Perfect for family dinners, parties, or game nights!
Equipment
- 9x13-inch Baking Dish
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowls
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
For the Pizza Crust
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast 2 1/4 teaspoons
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Taco Toppings
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade seasoning
- 1 cup refried beans optional
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup jalapeños optional, for extra spice
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup salsa or guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Prepare the pizza dough by combining warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Let it rise for 1 hour.
- While the dough rises, cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Add taco seasoning and a splash of water. Simmer for 5 minutes and set aside.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and transfer it to a greased baking dish. Spread a thin layer of refried beans over the dough.
- Sprinkle the seasoned ground beef evenly over the beans, then top with shredded cheese.
- Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Top with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, black olives, onions, and jalapeños.
- Drizzle with sour cream or salsa before serving. Slice and enjoy!
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Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace the ground beef with black beans or plant-based meat. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
