Get the best of both worlds with this Taco Pizza Recipe, combining all your favorite taco toppings on a crispy pizza crust. It's an easy meal that comes together in just 30 minutes, perfect for a quick and delicious dinner or fiesta!
This isn't the first time that I've experimented with taco pizza creations. Try my Better Than Taco Bell Mexican Pizza recipe next!
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If you can't decide between Taco Tuesday or pizza night, now you can have both with this fun recipe! Inspired by my kids' love for fast food (OK, and mine too!), I added our favorite taco toppings to a premade crust and and baked it to cheesy, crispy perfection. The finished product is a saucy, savory pizza that is out of this world good!
Ingredients
For this taco pizza recipe, I use a pound of ground beef and a packet of taco seasoning to give it that classic taco flavor. The premade pizza crust makes this recipe super convenient for busy weeknights.
White queso and shredded Monterey Jack cheese add a creamy, cheesy element to the taco meat. I finish it off with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced olives, taco sauce, and sour cream for a fresh, tangy touch in every bite.
- Ground beef
- Taco seasoning
- Pizza crust
- White queso
- Monterrey jack cheese, shredded
- Taco toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced olives, taco sauce, sour cream
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Taco Pizza
Preheat your oven to 400ºF.
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until there's no more pink left, about 7-10 minutes.
Drain any excess grease, then season the beef with taco seasoning, adding 1-2 tablespoons of water to keep it moist.
Once well mixed, set the skillet aside.
Place your pizza crust on a sheet pan and spread an even layer of white queso over it, making sure to go all the way to the edges.
Now spoon the seasoned taco meat over the crust; you can use the entire pound or save some for another dish.
Sprinkle shredded Monterrey Jack cheese over the meat.
Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Remove from the oven and top with your favorite taco toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced olives, taco sauce, sour cream, and jalapenos.
Finally, slice and enjoy!
Hint: Remember to drain the ground beef once it is cooked to avoid an oily or soggy pizza.
Substitutions & Variations
- Pizza Sauce - Instead of white queso, you can use salsa, refried beans, or enchilada sauce as your base.
- Pizza Dough - I use a premade pizza crust but some taco pizza recipes use tortillas or crescent rolls. Get creative while experimenting!
- More Taco Pizza Toppings - Whatever you love on traditional tacos, add it to your pizza! Try pico de gallo, or green onions. For an added crunch, sprinkle crumbled Doritos over your pizza.
Equipment
To make this taco pizza recipe, I need a skillet for browning the ground beef and a sheet pan for baking the pizza. I also use a spoon to spread the queso and a spatula to mix the taco meat.
Storage
Store cooled, leftover slices in an airtight container, a Ziploc bag, or aluminum foil in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer to keep the crust crispy. If you plan to have leftovers, I suggest skipping the cold toppings so the pizza is easy to reheat later.
Top Tip for the Best Taco Pizza
Ensure each element of your pizza is balanced and well-distributed. Spread the white queso to the edges of the crust for consistent flavor in every bite. When adding the taco toppings, arrange them uniformly so that every slice has a perfect mix of flavors and textures.
FAQ
What is taco pizza?
Taco pizza is a fusion dish influenced by Mexican and Italian cuisine. This recipe features a pizza crust baked with single layers of white queso, taco-seasoned ground beef, and shredded cheese.
Does Taco Bell use flour or corn tortillas for the Mexican Pizza?
The fast food chain uses flour tortillas in place of traditional pizza dough. The menu item features refried brands between two flour tortillas, topped with sauce, cheese, and tomatoes.
How do I prevent the ground beef from drying out?
After browning the ground beef, mix in the taco seasoning with 1-2 tablespoons of water. This helps keep the meat moist and flavorful.
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📖 Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 pack Taco seasoning
- 1 premade Pizza crust
- 1 cup White queso
- 1 cup Monterrey jack cheese shredded
- Taco toppings: shredded lettuce diced tomatoes, sliced olives, taco sauce, sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400ºF. Now brown your ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until there is no more pink left, for about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease out of the skillet.
- Season the ground beef with the taco seasoning and mix it in well. Add in about 1-2 tablespoons of water into the ground beef mixture and stir it in so that the beef is not dry. Once the seasoning is mixed in well, remove the skillet from the heat and set it aside.
- Place your pizza crust on a sheet pan and spread the white queso all over the pizza crust in one even layer. Spread the cheese all the way to the edges of the crust.
- Now spoon the taco meat all over the pizza dough, you can use the whole pound of ground beef, or reserve some to make an extra pizza, or use it for tacos!
- Next, sprinkle the Monterey jack shredded cheese over the top of the taco meat. Now place the sheet pan in the oven and bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown, and the cheese is nice and bubbly.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and top the pizza with your favorite taco toppings including: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced olives, taco sauce, sour cream, and jalapenos. And enjoy!
Mary says
I was so excited to make this when I saw your video on Ig! The whole family loved it. Thanks for the idea!
Tamara J. says
I'm so happy you guys loved it!
Mary says
Delish