Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of taco pizza, where crispy crust meets savory ground beef, zesty salsa, and gooey melted cheese. This vibrant dish is topped with fresh lettuce and tomatoes, making it perfect for game nights or family gatherings. Enjoy the fun of customizing toppings to suit every taste while creating unforgettable memories around the table. Easy to make and even easier to love, taco pizza is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and mozzarella blend)
- 1 pre-made pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced black olives (optional)
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- Jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into your desired shape.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the cooked meat with a bit of water; stir until well-coated and simmer until thickened.
- Spread salsa evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- Layer the seasoned beef on top of the salsa, followed by shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before topping with lettuce, tomatoes, olives, jalapeños (if using), and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg