Sheet Pan Taco Pizza
This Sheet Pan Taco Pizza is a fun and delicious twist on traditional tacos, served on a crispy pizza crust with all your favorite taco toppings. It's perfect for a casual dinner or a gathering with friends.
Equipment
- 1 sheet pan (18x13 inches)
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 cooking spoon
- 1 rolling pin
- 1 oven mitts
- 1 grater optional for cheese
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough 16 oz
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning 1 oz
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 medium tomato diced
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- ½ cup sour cream for topping
- ¼ cup sliced jalapeños optional
- Fresh to taste cilantro for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to fit the sheet pan. Transfer the dough to the sheet pan, pressing it to form an even layer.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat and stir in the taco seasoning according to package instructions. Set aside.
- Spread the refried beans over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Pour the salsa evenly over the refried beans.
- Sprinkle the cooked ground beef mixture on top of the salsa.
- Evenly distribute the shredded cheddar cheese over the entire pizza.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Top the pizza with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, black olives, sliced jalapeños, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.
- Slice into squares and serve warm.
Notes
You can customize your toppings based on your preferences. Consider adding avocado, corn, or different types of cheese.
For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with a mix of black beans and corn.
This recipe can easily be doubled for larger gatherings.