Taco pizza is a delicious fusion dish that combines the flavors of tacos with the concept of pizza. It typically features a pizza crust topped with taco-seasoned ground meat, cheese, and a variety of taco toppings. Here’s a basic recipe to make your own taco pizza:
Ingredients:
For the pizza crust:
- 1 pre-made pizza dough or pizza crust (store-bought or homemade)
For the taco meat:
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 packet of taco seasoning mix
- Water (as per the seasoning mix instructions)
For the toppings:
- 1 to 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Chopped lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Diced onions
- Sliced black olives
- Sliced jalapeños (if desired)
- Sour cream
- Salsa
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven according to the pizza crust package instructions or your homemade dough recipe.
- In a skillet, cook the ground meat over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Follow the instructions on the taco seasoning packet to season the meat. This typically involves adding water and the seasoning mix and simmering until the mixture thickens. Once cooked, set aside the taco meat.
- Roll out the pizza dough onto a pizza stone, baking sheet, or pizza pan, according to the crust’s package or recipe instructions.
- Spread a layer of the taco meat evenly over the pizza crust.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the taco meat.
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven according to the crust’s package or recipe instructions, typically around 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once the pizza is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Top the taco pizza with chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced onions, sliced black olives, and sliced jalapeños, if using.
- Drizzle sour cream and salsa over the top for added flavor and creaminess.
- Slice the taco pizza into pieces and serve immediately.
Feel free to get creative with your toppings and adapt the recipe to your preferences. You can also experiment with using different types of crusts, cheeses, and additional ingredients to make it your own. Enjoy your delicious taco pizza!
