Pizza Meets Tacos in This Ultimate Fusion
This Pizza-Taco Fusion combines the best of both worlds! A crispy pizza crust is topped with zesty taco-seasoned beef, melted cheese, and all your favorite taco toppings. It’s a fun, delicious twist that’s perfect for pizza night or Taco Tuesday!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Fusion
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Italian Fusion
Ingredients
– 1 pre-made pizza crust (or homemade)
– 1/2 lb (225g) ground beef
– 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
– 1/4 cup (60ml) water
– 1/2 cup (125ml) pizza sauce
– 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1/2 cup (50g) shredded cheddar cheese
– 1/2 cup (125ml) diced tomatoes
– 1/4 cup (60ml) chopped red onion
– 1/2 cup (125ml) shredded lettuce
– 1/4 cup (60ml) sliced black olives (optional)
– 1/4 cup (60ml) sour cream (for drizzling)
– 1/4 cup (60ml) salsa or taco sauce (optional)
Instructions
1. **Preheat oven:**
– Set the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. **Cook the beef:**
– In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
– Drain excess grease, add taco seasoning and water, and stir. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
3. **Assemble the pizza:**
– Spread pizza sauce evenly over the pizza crust.
– Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top.
– Evenly distribute the taco-seasoned beef over the cheese.
4. **Bake the pizza:**
– Place the pizza on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
– Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
5. **Add toppings:**
– Remove from oven and top with diced tomatoes, red onion, lettuce, and black olives.
– Drizzle with sour cream and salsa or taco sauce if desired.
6. **Serve and enjoy:**
– Slice and serve immediately while warm!
Notes
– For a crispier crust, bake the pizza directly on the oven rack.
– Swap out ground beef for ground chicken or turkey for a lighter option.
– Add jalapeños for a spicy kick!
– Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg