Taco Pizza
All right, folks, gather ’round because I’m about to drop some magic on your dinner table: Taco Pizza. Yes, you heard that right. It’s like the love child of your favorite Mexican and Italian bites, uniting in glorious, cheesy harmony. Slice it up and watch it disappear. This is perfection for a family movie night, a random Tuesday, or, let’s be real, any time you want a little flavor fiesta without having to bust out two separate takeout menus.
Now, let me take you on a little journey. My husband, who is usually more of a broccoli-and-chicken kind of guy, is OBSESSED. Seriously, he would’ve been a taco-person for life, but this taco pizza thing? It has legit changed our weeknight dinners. One night, as we were bickering over our usual “what do you wanna eat?” debate, a light bulb went off in my head, and now this is our go-to. And honestly? My little ones don’t even care if it’s pizza or tacos; they just devour it in seconds.
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Why You’ll Love This Taco Pizza
– Because combining tacos and pizza is basically food symmetry.
– It’s a super nifty way to make use of leftover taco fixings.
– Perfectly messy — the kind where you just abandon utensils and dive in.
– The smell alone will have your neighbors popping by “to borrow sugar.”
How to Make It
Oh, buddy, you’re gonna love this — it’s a journey. Preheat that oven like you mean it because nobody likes a half-baked crust, right? This ain’t no calorie-counting zone. Go wild with taco meat, cheese, beans, and hey, if you wanna live on the edge, toss on some jalapeños! Pop it in the oven and pray to the pizza gods it turns out crispy on the bottom and gooey on top. My secret? Load up on cheese. Like, don’t hold back. Cheese is life.
Ingredient Notes
– Pizza Dough: This is gonna be your canvas. Make sure it’s slightly undercooked before you pile it high with toppings, or it’s going to break your heart.
– Taco Meat: Spice levels? Your call. Once went too bold, and the family drank a gallon of milk.
– Cheese: More is more. Just layer that gooey goodness everywhere and listen closely for that perfect melt.
Recipe Steps
1. Preheat the oven to a temp where you can visibly feel the heat.
2. Pre-cook your pizza dough slightly; it acts way better that way.
3. Load it with seasoned taco meat, beans, and whatever your taco-loving heart desires.
4. Lay cheese like your life depends on it.
5. Bake until the cheese bubbles and the crust crisps.
What to Serve It With
Tips & Mistakes
Serve with salsa, because why not? Or go loco with some guacamole. Once made it without salsa, and it was just a mehhh pizza.
Storage Tips
Leftovers? You wish! But hey, toss them in an airtight container in the fridge, and they’ll be your best friend at 2 AM. Cold pizza is a blessing and a curse for breakfast but never judge yourself for it.
Variations and Substitutions
Experiment! One time I swapped ground turkey for beef and nixxed the beans because I forgot about ’em in the pantry. It worked fine. If you’re out of cheese, just put on more cheese. Find some – it’s worth it!
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Taco Pizza
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sliced black olives
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce added after baking
- 8 inch flour tortilla larger size for base
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Place tortilla on a pizza pan and evenly spread cooked beef over top.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, and black olives over the beef.
- Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and top with shredded lettuce before slicing and serving.
Notes
Featured Comments
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