Taco Pizza

Taco Pizza is a delicious and easy recipe that puts a twist on the traditional Pepperoni pizza. Just think of it as Mexican food teaming up with Italian food lol. However you want to look at this recipe, I’m sure it will become a family favorite. I’m always looking for quick recipes to put together for dinner. When I discovered this quick recipe a few years back, it was a must for Taco Tuesdays. If you ever had a Taco Pizza from Taco bell, this recipe will make sure you make it at home next time you have the craving. The fresh Taco flavors in the ground beef. Then topped off with your favorite fresh veggies. Mouth watering just thinking about it. Definitely a food pleasure to all my Mexican food lovers. The best part about this pizza is it can be put together within 30 minutes. Let’s jump into this easy recipe.

Details

Servings

at least 8 slices of pizza

Prep time

15 minutes

Cooking time

30-35 minutes

Seasonings used on ground beef:

cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, sazon, onion powder, black pepper

Toppings Idea

lettuce, tomatoes, onions, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, hot sauce

Taco Pizza

Ingredients

  • 1 lb- ground beef

  • 1 can-refried Beans (16oz, may not use the whole can)

  • 7.8 oz- already Prepared dough(I used thin, use your favorite style pizza dough)

  • 3 tablespoons-Salsa

  • 1-2 cups- Mexican shredded Cheese

  • 1 Red onion diced

  • 1 Red bell pepper diced

Directions

  • First, cook your ground beef, brown and drain oil as needed. Season with taco seasonings listed or use a taco seasoning packet.
  • While ground beef is cooking start preparing your vegetables to cook on pizza and your base. Chop up red onion and bell peppers. Mix together salsa and refried beans in a bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • Next, take your prepared dough out of package, lay on parchment paper or baking dish. Bake for about 15 minutes or til brown. When done start spreading refried beans/salsa on. Then add cooked ground beef. Next layer with onion and bell pepper. Then layer with cheese.
  • Put in oven for about 15 more minutes or until cheese is melted .
  • Take out of oven then layer with your favorite toppings, lettuce, tomatoes etc. Slice and Serve. ( I add toppings by slice , just in case you want to reheat the pizza)
Slice of Taco Pizza