Taco Pizza
This Taco Pizza is made with refried beans, seasoned taco meat, salsa, and melty cheese piled on a soft, tender homemade or store-bought pizza crust.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough
- ½ pound ground beef or chicken or turkey
- ¼ cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 cup refried beans
- ¾ cup thick salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- fresh taco toppings optional
Instructions
- Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400℉ (200℃). Spray a 12-inch pizza pan with cooking spray or brush lightly with oil.
- Remove the prepared pizza dough from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature for 10-30 minutes to make it easier to roll. I just let it sit out while preparing the taco meat.
- In a medium skillet, brown the ground meat over medium-high heat, breaking it into small chunks as it cooks. Once browned, drain off excess grease if needed, and then return the meat to the skillet. Add in ¼ cup tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons water, and 1 tablespoon taco seasoning. Simmer on medium heat for 5-10 minutes until thickened and the sauce clings to the meat.
- Roll out on a lightly floured surface, then carefully transfer it to the greased pan. Alternatively, press or roll the dough out right onto the greased pan. Either way, be sure the dough is rolled into an even layer so that it bakes evenly.
- Spread refried beans out evenly over the pizza crust, leaving about a ½-inch border around the edges. Top with salsa, spreading to cover the beans. Sprinkle the prepared taco meat over the salsa and then top with an even layer of cheese.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until the edges are golden, the bottom of the crust is lightly golden, and the cheese has melted and is beginning to brown slightly.
- Let the pizza cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and topping with your favorite toppings.
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Notes
Pizza Dough: Replace store-bought dough with homemade pizza dough. It is best to prepare about an hour prior to assembling the pizza, to give the dough time to rise.
Salsa: This is one instance where fresh is NOT best. Choose a thick and chunky jarred salsa, as it won't water down the toppings or crust. Use mild, medium, or hot depending on your spice tolerance (choose one you like).
Refried Beans: If you find them hard to spread, microwave them in a heat-safe bowl for 30-60 seconds before spreading on pizza dough.
Taco Meat: Replace the ground beef, taco seasoning, water, and tomato sauce with 1-1½ cups of leftover taco meat or any leftover Tex-Mex-flavored protein that has been cooked and drained if needed. Draining the excess liquid prevents a soggy crust.
Storage: Store leftover untopped pizza in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat at 350°F for 8-10 minutes, or air fry individual slices at 350°F for 2-3 minutes, until hot and crisp. Add fresh toppings after reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 585mg | Potassium: 317mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 620IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 305mg | Iron: 3mg
