Taco Pizza Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
410 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Taco Pizza Recipe
Description
This Taco Pizza Recipe uses ground beef cooked with taco seasoning and water to create a flavorful filling that simmers to develop taste. A pre-made pizza crust is spread with a mixture of refried beans and salsa before the seasoned beef is layered on top, followed by a generous amount of shredded Mexican cheese blend and optionally some chips for crunch.
Baking at 350°F melts the cheese and heats the toppings evenly. After baking, fresh toppings including chopped tomato, shredded lettuce, diced olives, and cilantro are sprinkled over the hot pizza to add brightness and crispness, creating a contrast to the warm, cheesy base. This layered approach balances cooked flavors with fresh ingredients in each bite.
The pizza offers a fusion twist, combining familiar taco fillings on a crisp pizza crust, making it a casual dish suitable for gatherings or weeknight meals where a flavorful, customizable pizza is desired.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 pizza crust pre-made
- 1 oz. can refried beans
- 3/4 cup salsa
- 2 cups Mexican cheese blend shredded
- 1 tomato chopped
- 1 cup lettuce shredded
- 1/2 cup olive dices
- cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Cook beef in a sauce pan over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain and then stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Set aside.
- Place crusts on ungreased pizza pans or baking sheets. Combine beans and salsa; spread over crusts. Top with beef mixture, chips and cheese.
- Bake at 350° for 13-16 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with tomatoes, lettuce, olives and cilantro.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1155mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 920IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 26% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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