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Taco Pizza Recipe

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  • Author: Lora
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 17 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Description

This Taco Pizza combines the bold flavors of a classic taco in a delicious pizza form. Featuring a crispy pizza crust layered with refried beans blended with salsa, seasoned ground beef, and a gooey Mexican cheese blend, it’s baked to perfection and topped with fresh shredded lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, and sour cream. Perfect for a quick, fun meal that pleases taco and pizza lovers alike.

Ingredients

Base

  • 1 Large prepared pizza crust

Meat

  • 1 lb. Ground beef
  • 1 Packet taco seasoning

Bean Mixture

  • 1 Can refried beans
  • ⅓ cup Pico de gallo or salsa

Cheese

  • 1 ½ cups Shredded taco or Mexican blend cheese

Toppings

  • Shredded lettuce
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Chopped green onions
  • Sour cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s hot enough for baking the pizza to a crisp, cheesy perfection.
  2. Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until it is completely browned. This step ensures the meat is fully cooked and ready to absorb the seasoning flavors.
  3. Season Beef: Add the taco seasoning packet to the cooked ground beef and sauté for a few more minutes to allow the spices to blend well with the meat.
  4. Prepare Bean Mixture: In a bowl, combine the refried beans with pico de gallo or salsa and stir thoroughly. This mixture will add a flavorful, creamy base layer for the pizza.
  5. Spread Beans on Crust: Evenly spread the prepared bean mixture over the entire surface of the pizza crust, creating a flavorful foundation.
  6. Add Meat Layer: Distribute the seasoned ground beef evenly over the bean layer on the crust to build the pizza’s hearty topping.
  7. Add Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle the shredded taco or Mexican cheese blend on top of the meat layer. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
  8. Add Fresh Toppings: Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and top with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, chopped green onions, sour cream, and any additional toppings you like. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use a refrigerated or pre-made pizza crust to save time and ensure a crispy base.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter protein option.
  • Adjust the amount of taco seasoning based on your preferred spice level.
  • For extra crunch, add crushed tortilla chips as a topping before serving.
  • Leftover pizza can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for best texture.

Find it online: https://meallora.com/taco-pizza-recipe/