Here’s a taco pizza that hits that retro pizza-parlor / family-night sweet spot—crispy crust, seasoned beef, melty cheese, then fresh taco toppings on top.
Taco Pizza (Classic Style)
Serves 3–4
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
Taco meat
- 500 g (1 lb) minced beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
(or 1 tbsp chili powder + 1 tsp cumin + ½ tsp paprika + salt) - ⅓ cup water
Sauce layer
- ½ cup refried beans
(or salsa mixed with a little sour cream)
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Colby-Jack
Fresh toppings (after baking)
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced black olives
- Green onions
- Sour cream or taco sauce, drizzled
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F / 220°C.
- Brown beef in a skillet. Add taco seasoning + water. Simmer until thick. Set aside.
- Roll dough into a pizza round. Brush edges lightly with olive oil.
- Spread refried beans thinly over crust (leave a small edge).
- Top with taco meat, then cheeses.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Cool 3–5 minutes, then add fresh toppings.
- Slice and serve.
Optional Upgrades
- Dorito crunch: crushed tortilla chips sprinkled on top after baking
- Spicy: jalapeños or hot sauce drizzle
- Chicken taco pizza: swap beef for seasoned chicken
- Southwest sauce: mix sour cream + taco seasoning for drizzle
Pro Tips
- Don’t add lettuce before baking—it wilts.
- Use a pizza stone or preheated pan for extra-crispy crust.
- This reheats best in the oven or air fryer, not the microwave.
If you want a school-canteen style, thin-crust, or deep-dish taco pizza, say which vibe you’re going for 🌮🍕
