5 from 12 votes
Taco Pizza
Taco Pizza combines pre-baked pizza crusts topped with a refried bean and salsa base, seasoned ground beef cooked with taco spices, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh toppings like lettuce and tomato. Crushed tortilla chips add crunch on top after baking. Typically served with optional hot sauce and sour cream, this pizza merges Mexican-inspired flavors with a familiar pizza format for a hearty meal option.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
8
servings (1/4 pizza each)
Calories:
587 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings (1/4 pizza each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 587
% 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.