Taco Pizza
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5
Taco Pizza
Description
The Taco Pizza recipe starts with spreading prepared pizza dough in a pan and layering it with mild southwest-style salsa instead of tomato sauce, introducing a distinct southwestern flavor. Beans and taco-seasoned ground beef provide a protein-rich base, with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses melted over top for a creamy, melty texture. Baking at a high temperature creates a crust with golden edges and a bubbly cheese layer.
After baking, toppings including shredded iceberg lettuce and diced Roma tomatoes add crispness and freshness, while crushed Doritos contribute crunch and a touch of extra seasoning. Cilantro scattered atop provides an herbal note, tying together the southwest-inspired flavors. The balance of warm, savory base and cool, crunchy toppings makes this pizza a satisfying hybrid dish.
This pizza can be cut into squares and served as a casual meal or appetizer, appealing to those who enjoy Tex-Mex flavors within familiar pizza form. It works well as a main dish for gatherings or quick dinners, offering vibrant toppings to refresh each bite.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 cup salsa mild southwest style
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese grated
- 1/2 cup black beans 1 can, drained
- 1/2 pound ground beef I used turkey, prepared as taco meat
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese grated
any desired toppings:
- 1 1/2 cups iceberg lettuce shredded
- 2 whole Roma tomato diced
- cilantro
- 1 cup Doritos crushed
- cilantro avocado dressing Bolthouse brand
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Spread out pizza dough to cover pan.
- Spread salsa overtop. Sprinkle with beans, taco meat, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
- Bake 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and bottom of crush is golden brown.
- While pizza is cooking, dice tomatoes and chop lettuce.
- Remove from oven and top with any desired toppings, such as lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro and Doritos.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 560 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 560kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1253mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 381mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 645IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 317mg | 32% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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