Description
Mouthwatering Mexican Pizza blends classic taco ingredients with crispy pizza crust for an irresistible culinary adventure. Spicy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavors, this dish will transport you straight to a flavor-packed fiesta.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1/2 lb (225g) ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup (60ml) water
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (50g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup (60ml) sour cream
Base and Vegetables:
- 1 pre-made pizza crust
- 1/2 cup (125ml) pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup (125ml) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup (60ml) chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup (125ml) shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup (60ml) sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup (60ml) salsa or taco sauce
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a sizzling 425F (220C), creating the perfect environment for a crispy, golden pizza base.
- In a skillet heated to medium, transform ground beef into a savory mixture by browning thoroughly, then drain excess fat.
- Infuse the beef with robust taco seasoning and a splash of water, simmering for 2 minutes to develop deep, spicy flavors.
- Spread a vibrant layer of pizza sauce across the crust, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Create a molten cheese foundation by generously sprinkling mozzarella and cheddar, providing a creamy backdrop for the taco-inspired toppings.
- Distribute the seasoned beef evenly over the cheese layer, ensuring each slice will have a perfect meat-to-cheese ratio.
- Transfer the pizza to a preheated baking sheet or pizza stone, positioning it in the center of the oven.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for the cheese to transform into a bubbly, golden landscape with crisp edges.
- Once removed from the oven, embellish with a fresh medley of diced tomatoes, sharp red onion, crisp lettuce, and briny black olives.
- Optionally drizzle with creamy sour cream and zesty salsa or taco sauce for an extra flavor explosion.
- Slice immediately and serve while piping hot, ready to delight taste buds with this taco-pizza fusion.
Notes
- Meat Temperature Check: Always ensure ground beef reaches 160°F internally to guarantee food safety and prevent potential bacterial risks.
- Cheese Melting Hack: Let cheese sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before sprinkling to help it melt more evenly and create a smoother texture.
- Crust Crispiness Trick: Prebake the pizza crust for 3-4 minutes before adding toppings to prevent sogginess and achieve a crunchier base.
- Customization Option: Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, diet-friendly alternative that maintains delicious taco-pizza flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg