Taco Pizza
This taco pizza features a crispy pizza crust topped with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, salsa, melted cheese, and fresh taco toppings. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 large prepared pizza crust
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 15 oz can refried beans
- ⅓ cup pico de gallo or salsa
- 1½ cups shredded Mexican or taco blend cheese
- Shredded lettuce chopped tomatoes, chopped green onions, and sour cream, for topping
- Optional: jalapeños sliced olives, crushed tortilla chips, or hot sauce
Instructions
Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Prepare a baking sheet or pizza pan by lightly greasing it or placing parchment paper on top, depending on your crust type.
Cook the beef:
- In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned and no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the taco seasoning along with the amount of water specified on the seasoning packet (typically about ⅔ cup). Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the liquid is mostly absorbed. Remove from heat.
Prepare the base layer:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the refried beans and pico de gallo or salsa. Stir until fully incorporated. This mixture will serve as the sauce base for your taco pizza.
Assemble the pizza:
- Place the pizza crust onto the prepared baking surface. Evenly spread the bean and salsa mixture over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges. Top with the seasoned beef, spreading it out to cover the bean layer. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top.
Bake the pizza:
- Transfer the assembled pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and slightly golden, and the crust is crisp.
Add toppings and serve:
- Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool slightly for 2 to 3 minutes. Top with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, green onions, and dollops of sour cream. Add any optional toppings as desired. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
To make this taco pizza gluten-free, use a certified gluten-free pizza crust as your base. Also, confirm that your taco seasoning mix and refried beans are labeled gluten-free, as some commercial brands may contain wheat-based thickeners or additives. All remaining toppings and ingredients are typically gluten-free but should be double-checked if you're cooking for someone with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.