Description
This Sheet Pan Taco Pizza is a delicious fusion of classic taco flavors and cheesy pizza, all baked on a convenient sheet pan. With seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar and mozzarella, and fresh toppings like tomatoes, lettuce, and cilantro, this easy-to-make pizza is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough & Oil
- 1 package pizza dough
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Beef Mixture
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup salsa
Cheese & Toppings
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it is sufficiently hot for baking the pizza.
- Roll Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface until it fits the size of your sheet pan.
- Prepare Dough Base: Place the rolled-out dough onto the sheet pan and gently press it down to cover the entire surface evenly.
- Brush with Olive Oil: Brush the dough with the tablespoon of olive oil, coating both the edges and the center for a crispy crust.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and break it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
- Brown Beef: Cook the beef until it is browned and no longer pink, which takes about 6-8 minutes.
- Add Seasoning: Stir in the taco seasoning packet with the cooked ground beef to infuse the classic taco flavors.
- Mix Water and Salsa: Pour in the water and salsa into the skillet and mix thoroughly.
- Simmer Mixture: Let the beef mixture simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly and develop flavor.
- Spread Beef on Dough: Evenly spread the thickened beef mixture over the prepared pizza dough in the sheet pan.
- Add Cheddar Cheese: Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef layer.
- Add Mozzarella Cheese: Follow by sprinkling 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the cheddar.
- Add Olives: Distribute 1/4 cup of sliced black olives over the cheese layer.
- Add Red Onion: Top with 1/4 cup of diced red onion for a bit of sharpness and crunch.
- Bake Pizza: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for a couple of minutes to let the toppings set.
- Add Fresh Tomatoes: Sprinkle 1/2 cup of diced tomatoes over the baked pizza for freshness.
- Add Lettuce: Top with 1/2 cup of shredded lettuce to add a crisp texture.
- Drizzle Sour Cream: Drizzle 1/4 cup of sour cream evenly over the pizza for creaminess.
- Garnish with Cilantro: Garnish with 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro for a burst of herbal flavor.
- Serve: Slice the pizza into squares and serve immediately while fresh and warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef to lighten the dish.
- Feel free to add jalapeños or hot sauce to increase the spiciness.
- To make the crust crispier, bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Use pre-shredded cheese to save prep time.
- Leftover pizza can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven for best results.
