Taco Pizza
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Taco Pizza
Description
This Taco Pizza starts with pre-baked pizza crusts, ensuring a crisp foundation. The crusts are spread evenly with a mix of refried beans and salsa, which adds moisture and savory base layers. Ground beef is browned and simmered with taco seasoning and water until thickened, infusing the pizza with seasoned meat flavor.
The taco meat mixture is layered over the beans and salsa, then topped with shredded cheddar cheese before baking at 450°F until the cheese melts and bubbles. After baking, the pizza is garnished with shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes, providing freshness and texture. Crushed tortilla chips are sprinkled on top for crunch.
Served with optional hot sauce and sour cream on the side, this pizza caters to those enjoying Tex-Mex flavors in a pizza format. The recipe yields two 12-inch pizzas, suitable for around eight servings.
Using store-bought pre-baked crust can expedite preparation. Salsa can be homemade or store-bought. Taco seasoning can also be made from pantry spices or purchased.
Ingredients
- 2 (12-inch) pizza crust see note 1, pre-baked
- 16 ounces refried beans (about 2 cups)
- 3/4 cup salsa (see note 2)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning homemade or store-bought (see note 3)
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 cups tortilla chips crushed
- 1 cup lettuce shredded
- 2 medium tomato chopped
- hot sauce for serving
- sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, brown ground beef. Drain well. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Place crusts on un-greased pizza pans or baking sheets. In a medium bowl, combine refried beans and salsa. Spread evenly over pizza crusts. Top with taco meat mixture.
- Top with shredded cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with lettuce and tomatoes. Drizzle with hot sauce or pass separately. Serve sour cream on the side.
Notes
- Using pre-baked pizza crusts reduces overall cooking time and ensures a crispy base.
- Basic pico de gallo can substitute for salsa by mixing diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeños, and citrus juice.
- Store-bought taco seasoning packets simplify preparation; homemade blends can provide customized spice levels.
- This recipe yields 2 pizzas, enough for 8 servings (approximately 1/4 pizza per person).
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings (1/4 pizza each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 587 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25 pizza | |
| Calories | 587kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1150mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 808IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 341mg | 34% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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