Description
Spicy Mexican magic meets Italian comfort in this delightful easy taco pizza, blending zesty salsa, melted cheese, and crispy tortilla crust. Hungry pizza enthusiasts can quickly devour this cross-cultural culinary adventure that brings family and friends together with bold, satisfying flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 2 8-ounce (8 oz) cans Pillsbury crescent rolls
- 1 16-ounce (16 oz) can refried beans
- 2.3 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 envelope taco seasoning mix
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 4 chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare a medium-high heat skillet and thoroughly cook the ground beef until no pink remains, carefully draining any accumulated fat.
- Integrate taco seasoning into the cooked meat, stirring with water until a rich, thickened sauce develops and liquid reduces significantly.
- Carefully stretch crescent roll dough across an expansive baking sheet, creating an even, comprehensive base that climbs slightly up the pan’s edges.
- Transform the raw dough into a golden-crisp foundation by baking in a preheated oven, watching carefully to achieve perfect color and texture.
- Warm refried beans until they reach a smooth, spreadable consistency, ensuring even distribution across the crisped crust.
- Layer the seasoned ground beef uniformly over the bean foundation, creating a robust protein-rich surface.
- Generously cascade shredded cheese across the meat layer, allowing complete coverage for maximum melting potential.
- Artfully distribute fresh tomatoes, black olives, and green onions across the cheese, creating a vibrant and colorful topping.
- Return the assembled pizza to the oven, monitoring closely to achieve perfectly melted, bubbling cheese without overcooking.
- Allow the taco pizza to rest momentarily after removing from the oven, enabling cheese to set and toppings to stabilize before slicing into manageable portions.
- Serve immediately while ingredients remain warm and cheese maintains its appetizing, molten quality.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce fat content and create a healthier version of this indulgent dish.
- Swap crescent roll dough with whole wheat or cauliflower crust for a low-carb alternative that still delivers amazing flavor.
- Experiment with plant-based ground meat substitutes to make this recipe vegetarian-friendly without compromising taste.
- Keep extra taco seasoning or hot sauce on the side for guests who enjoy customizing their slice with additional spice and zest.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg