Description
Spicy sheet pan taco pizza brings Mexican street flavors directly to your kitchen with crispy tortilla crust and zesty toppings. Melted cheese, seasoned ground beef, and fresh garnishes create a perfect weeknight dinner that satisfies pizza and taco cravings in one delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- 1 pound (450 g) ground beef
- 1 packet (1 ounce / 28 g) taco seasoning mix (or homemade seasoning: chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and oregano)
Base and Primary Ingredients:
- 1 (16 ounces / 450 g) refrigerated pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup (250 ml) refried beans, warmed (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups (150 g) shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend
Toppings and Garnishes:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded lettuce
- 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup (120 g) black olives, sliced
- 1 avocado, diced or mashed
- 1/4 cup (60 g) sour cream, for drizzling
- 1/4 cup (30 g) green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup salsa or taco sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the sheet pan by heating the oven to 425°F and lightly greasing a 13×18-inch pan with cooking spray or parchment paper.
- Stretch the pizza dough carefully across the entire sheet pan, using fingertips to press into corners and edges. Brush olive oil over the surface and pre-bake for 7-8 minutes until the dough becomes lightly golden and sets.
- While the crust pre-bakes, sauté ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat until meat transforms from pink to brown. Drain excess fat from the pan.
- Mix taco seasoning and water into the cooked meat, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the beef uniformly. Reduce heat and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Spread a thin layer of refried beans across the partially baked crust, creating a flavorful base for the taco meat.
- Distribute the seasoned meat evenly over the bean layer, ensuring complete coverage of the crust.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the meat, creating a rich and melty topping.
- Return the pizza to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese melts completely and crust turns crispy golden brown.
- After removing from the oven, quickly garnish with fresh toppings: crisp lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, creamy avocado, green onions, and cilantro.
- Finish by drizzling sour cream and serving salsa or taco sauce on the side for additional flavor and dipping.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version that maintains the robust taco flavor profile.
- Ensure the pizza dough is at room temperature before rolling to prevent tearing and create a more even, crispy crust that bakes perfectly.
- Pat meat mixture dry after cooking to prevent excess moisture from making the pizza soggy, guaranteeing a crisp base that holds toppings beautifully.
- Customize toppings according to dietary needs by using dairy-free cheese, Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, or adding extra veggies for more nutrition and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg