Description
Spicy sheet pan taco pizza blends Mexican and Italian cuisine in one mouthwatering dish. Crispy tortilla base, zesty toppings, and melted cheese create a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef
Starches:
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 cup refried beans
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream (for serving)
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1 cup store-bought salsa
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
Toppings:
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 cups diced tomato
- 1/2 cup white onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup mild pickled jalapenos
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 450°F and lightly coat a half-sheet pan with olive oil. Stretch the pizza dough to completely cover the pan, allowing it to relax for 20 minutes to prevent elastic retraction.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef thoroughly. Eliminate excess grease, then infuse with chicken stock, chili powder, and cumin. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes before removing from heat.
- Create a uniform layer of refried beans across the stretched dough. Distribute salsa evenly over the beans, then spread the seasoned beef mixture across the surface.
- Generously scatter Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese over the pizza, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transfer the sheet pan to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust transforms to a golden hue and cheese melts completely.
- After removing from the oven, artfully garnish with crisp shredded lettuce, vibrant diced tomatoes, finely chopped white onion, fresh cilantro, and tangy pickled jalapeños.
- Serve immediately with a side of cool, creamy sour cream for an optional dipping experience.
Notes
- Let the pizza dough rest at room temperature to make rolling easier and prevent tough texture.
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to avoid soggy pizza base and excess grease.
- Use low-sodium chicken stock to control salt levels and enhance meat seasoning.
- Customize toppings for dietary needs like using ground turkey, plant-based meat, or gluten-free crust.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 492 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg