Description
Spicy tex-mex taco pizza combines zesty Mexican flavors with classic Italian pizza charm. Sharp cheddar, seasoned ground beef, and crisp tortilla crust create a mouthwatering fusion you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound (0.23 kilograms) ground beef
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 pre-made pizza crust
Taco Seasoning and Toppings:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) salsa
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chopped cilantro
Serving Suggestion:
- Sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 400°F, preparing a perfect environment for your culinary creation.
- Place ground beef in a hot skillet, breaking it into crumbly pieces and cooking until it transforms into a rich, deep brown color.
- Remove excess fat from the meat and infuse it with zesty taco seasoning, ensuring every morsel is packed with robust flavor.
- Generously spread a vibrant layer of salsa across the pizza crust, creating a tangy foundation.
- Sprinkle a generous handful of shredded cheese over the salsa, allowing it to melt and create a creamy base.
- Distribute the seasoned ground beef evenly across the pizza, creating a hearty protein layer.
- Scatter diced tomatoes and sliced black olives across the surface, adding color and texture.
- Crown the pizza with a final layer of cheese, ensuring complete coverage.
- Slide the pizza into the preheated oven and bake until the cheese becomes gloriously melted and the crust turns a beautiful golden brown, approximately 10-15 minutes.
- Once removed from the oven, garnish with freshly chopped green onions and fragrant cilantro for a burst of freshness.
- Serve immediately with a cool, creamy dollop of sour cream on the side, allowing guests to customize their slice.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by choosing mild or spicy taco seasoning to match your taste preferences.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian alternative.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline the cooking process and reduce overall kitchen time.
- Use pre-baked pizza crust or homemade dough depending on your schedule and culinary skills.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg