Description
Sheet pan taco pizza delivers a delightful Mexican-inspired fusion that combines crispy pizza crust with classic taco flavors. Spicy ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings create a crowd-pleasing meal that satisfies cravings and brings families together at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16 oz / 450 g) refrigerated pizza dough
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 pound (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet (1 oz / 28 g) taco seasoning mix
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend
- 1 cup (250 ml) refried beans
- 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded lettuce
- ½ cup (120 g) black olives, sliced
- 1 avocado, diced or mashed
- ¼ cup (60 g) sour cream
- ¼ cup (30 g) green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup salsa or taco sauce
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Ignite the oven to a blazing 425F (220C), positioning the rack in the center. Shield a sheet pan with parchment paper or a light oil coating for seamless pizza extraction.
- Dough Foundation: Gently stretch pizza dough across the sheet pan, pressing into every corner. Massage with olive oil and partially bake until a pale golden crust emerges, roughly 7-8 minutes.
- Meat Transformation: In a skillet, sauté ground beef and onions until the meat caramelizes and loses its raw essence. Drain excess fat, then infuse with garlic, taco seasoning, and a water splash. Simmer until the mixture thickens into a robust filling.
- Layer Construction: Spread a thin refried beans layer across the par-baked crust. Evenly distribute the seasoned meat, creating a uniform carnivorous landscape.
- Cheese Emission: Lavish the surface with a molten cheese blanket, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor potential.
- Final Baking: Return the pizza to the oven, allowing cheese to bubble and crust to achieve a golden-brown crispness, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Garnish Explosion: Crown the pizza with a vibrant array of fresh toppings – crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, black olives, creamy avocado, green onions, and fragrant cilantro.
- Serving Finale: Embellish with a sour cream drizzle and accompanying salsa. Slice into shareable portions, presenting a triumphant taco pizza fusion.
Notes
- Optimize Meat Browning: Brown ground beef thoroughly with high heat to develop deep, caramelized flavors and eliminate excess moisture, preventing soggy pizza crust.
- Prevent Crust Sogginess: Par-bake the pizza dough for 7-8 minutes before adding toppings to create a crispy foundation that resists moisture from beans and meat.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap ground beef with plant-based alternatives like black beans, lentils, or seasoned tofu for vegetarian versions. Use gluten-free pizza dough for celiac-friendly adaptation.
- Enhance Cheese Melting: Use a blend of cheeses like sharp cheddar and monterey jack for complex flavor and superior melting characteristics, ensuring complete coverage and rich taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg