Bring festive flair to your holiday meals with this irresistible Taco Pizza! Combining the best of tacos and pizza, it’s a quick, customizable delight that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- ยผ cup water
- 1 pre-made pizza crust
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ยฝ cup diced tomatoes
- ยผ cup diced red onion
- ยผ cup sliced black olives
- ยผ cup sliced jalapeรฑos
- ยผ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Sour cream and salsa for serving
Directions:
- Prepare the Oven: Preheat the oven according to the instructions on your pizza crust package.
- Cook the Taco Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat. Add taco seasoning mix and water, stirring to combine. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Assemble the Pizza:
- Place the pre-made pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Spread refried beans evenly over the crust as your base.
- Sprinkle half the shredded cheddar cheese over the beans.
- Evenly distribute the taco meat mixture over the cheese layer.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add diced tomatoes, red onion, black olives, and jalapeรฑos.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven as directed on the pizza crust package (typically 10-12 minutes), or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Let the pizza cool slightly before slicing. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream and salsa on the side.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Tips:
- Add festive colors with toppings like avocado slices, green onions, or diced bell peppers.
- For extra heat, drizzle hot sauce over the finished pizza.
- Swap in homemade pizza dough for an added touch of homemade charm.
This Taco Pizza is a surefire hit for any holiday gathering, blending comfort and bold flavors in every bite. ๐
Taco Pizza ๐ฎ๐
Description
Bring festive flair to your holiday meals with this irresistible Taco Pizza! Combining the best of tacos and pizza, it’s a quick, customizable delight that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- ยผ cup water
- 1 pre-made pizza crust
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ยฝ cup diced tomatoes
- ยผ cup diced red onion
- ยผ cup sliced black olives
- ยผ cup sliced jalapeรฑos
- ยผ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Sour cream and salsa for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven: Preheat the oven according to the instructions on your pizza crust package.
- Cook the Taco Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat. Add taco seasoning mix and water, stirring to combine. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Assemble the Pizza:
- Place the pre-made pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Spread refried beans evenly over the crust as your base.
- Sprinkle half the shredded cheddar cheese over the beans.
- Evenly distribute the taco meat mixture over the cheese layer.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add diced tomatoes, red onion, black olives, and jalapeรฑos.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven as directed on the pizza crust package (typically 10-12 minutes), or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Let the pizza cool slightly before slicing. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream and salsa on the side.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Notes
- Add festive colors with toppings like avocado slices, green onions, or diced bell peppers.
- For extra heat, drizzle hot sauce over the finished pizza.
- Swap in homemade pizza dough for an added touch of homemade charm.
This Taco Pizza is a surefire hit for any holiday gathering, blending comfort and bold flavors in every bite. ๐