Description
Savory sheet pan taco pizza blends Mexican and Italian cuisines in one mouthwatering dish. Crispy tortilla base meets zesty toppings, creating a quick weeknight meal perfect for sharing with hungry friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16 oz / 450 g) ground beef
- 1 (16 oz / 450 g) refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) shredded cheddar cheese or mexican cheese blend
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet (1 oz / 28 g) taco seasoning mix
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 cup (250 ml) refried beans, warmed
- 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
- Preheat Preparation: Warm the oven to 425F (220C) and prepare a sheet pan with light grease or parchment paper for optimal cooking surface.
- Dough Foundation: Stretch the refrigerated pizza dough across the entire sheet pan, pressing into corners to create a uniform base, then lightly brush with olive oil and pre-bake for 7-8 minutes until pale golden.
- Meat Seasoning: In a skillet, brown ground beef and onions over medium heat, drain excess fat, then mix in garlic, taco seasoning, and water, simmering until the sauce thickens and develops a rich flavor profile.
- Layer Construction: Spread a thin layer of warm refried beans across the partially baked crust, top with seasoned taco meat, and generously cover with shredded cheese.
- Final Baking: Return the pizza to the oven for 8-10 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt completely and the crust to turn a deep golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Immediately top with fresh ingredients like crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, black olives, creamy avocado, green onions, and cilantro; drizzle with sour cream and serve with salsa or taco sauce for a personalized flavor experience.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Crust: Pre-bake the pizza dough for 7-8 minutes to create a sturdy base that prevents sogginess and ensures crispy texture.
- Control Meat Moisture: Thoroughly drain excess fat from ground beef to prevent the pizza from becoming greasy and maintain a clean, balanced flavor profile.
- Customize Toppings Strategically: Add fresh toppings like lettuce and avocado after baking to preserve their crisp texture and vibrant colors.
- Adapt for Dietary Needs: Swap ground beef with plant-based alternatives like seasoned black beans or crumbled tofu for vegetarian versions, ensuring the same robust taco-inspired flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg