Easy Taco Pizza
This Easy Taco Pizza combines everything you love about tacos with the cheesy comfort of pizza. Featuring a crispy crust, seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and fresh taco toppings, it’s a fun, family-friendly dinner that comes together quickly—perfect for weeknights, parties, or game day.
Ingredients
- Pizza Base
- 1 pizza crust store-bought dough, prebaked crust, or homemade
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for greasing pan
- Taco Layer
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ¾ cup refried beans
- 1½ –2 cups shredded cheese Mexican blend or cheddar
- Fresh Toppings After Baking
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced black olives
- Green onions
- Sour cream
- Salsa optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Lightly grease a pizza pan or baking sheet.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning according to package directions. Remove from heat.
- Place pizza crust on prepared pan.
- Spread refried beans evenly over the crust.
- Spoon seasoned ground beef over the beans.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and rest 2–3 minutes.
- Top with lettuce, tomatoes, olives, green onions, sour cream, and salsa before slicing.
Notes
- Drain the beef well to prevent a greasy pizza.
- For a crispier base, prebake the crust for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Always add lettuce and fresh toppings after baking.