Taco-Style Ground Beef Pizza Recipe
This Taco-Style Ground Beef Pizza is a flavorful fusion of pizza and tacos! Perfect for quick, tasty weeknight dinners that everyone will love.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Beef and Vegetable Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15 blend)
- 1 medium carrot diced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 medium orange pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning for beef mixture
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
For the Dough and Assembly:
- 1 ball pizza dough store-bought or homemade
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour for dusting
- 1 tsp olive oil for greasing baking sheet (substitute ghee or unsalted butter)
- 1.5 cups pizza sauce rich and flavorful base
- 1 tsp taco seasoning added to sauce
- 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tsp fresh cilantro chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Let store-bought dough sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or ensure homemade dough has risen for 2-6 hours.
Cook the Beef and Veggies
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrot, and orange pepper; sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Add ground beef, breaking apart with a spatula. Season with salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons taco seasoning. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro.
Roll Out the Dough
- On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer to a pizza stone or greased baking sheet.
Assemble the Pizza
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon taco seasoning over the sauce. Layer the cooked beef and vegetable mixture on top.
- Generously sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the toppings.
Bake the Pizza
- Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden brown. Watch carefully to avoid over-baking.
Garnish and Serve
- Remove pizza from oven and let cool for a couple of minutes. Garnish with additional fresh cilantro if desired. Slice and serve hot.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pizza stone or baking sheet
- Rolling Pin
- Cutting board and knife
- Spatula
- Grater
Notes
- Allow dough to rise properly for a fluffier crust and better texture.
- Avoid overloading with toppings to prevent a soggy pizza.
- Preheat your oven fully and consider using a pizza stone for a crispy crust.
- Prepare the beef mixture in advance to save time on busy days.
- Freeze leftover pizza wrapped tightly for up to 3 months and reheat in the oven.