Ground Beef Taco Pizza (Printable View)

Zesty ground beef, melty cheeses, jalapeños, and creamy sour cream combine on a crisp crust.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pizza Base

01 - 1 large prepared pizza crust (about 12 inches)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Taco Beef

03 - 1 pound ground beef
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
07 - 1/3 cup water
08 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Toppings

09 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 1/3 cup sliced pickled jalapeños
12 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes (optional)
13 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
14 - 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)

→ Sour Cream Drizzle

15 - 1/2 cup sour cream
16 - 1 tablespoon milk or water
17 - 1 teaspoon lime juice

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Place pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone and brush lightly with olive oil.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned, breaking it apart. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Add chopped onion and minced garlic to skillet; cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
04 - Stir in taco seasoning and water, simmer until thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
05 - Spread seasoned beef evenly over pizza crust. Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheeses on top. Add jalapeño slices and optional toppings if desired.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese melts and crust turns golden.
07 - While pizza bakes, whisk sour cream, milk or water, and lime juice until smooth. Transfer to a squeeze bottle or bag with a corner cut.
08 - Remove pizza from oven, let cool 2 to 3 minutes, then drizzle sour cream mixture over the top. Slice and serve warm.

# Best Practices:

01 -
  • It tastes like Tex-Mex takeout but comes together faster than ordering delivery.
  • The sour cream drizzle is the twist that makes people ask what you did differently.
  • You can load it up or keep it simple depending on what's in your fridge.
02 -
  • Don't skip draining excess fat from the beef; too much grease makes the crust soggy and the topping slide around.
  • The sour cream drizzle must be added after baking, not before; heat breaks down its creamy texture and lime juice gets bitter.
  • If your crust is thin or delicate, consider pre-baking it for 3 minutes before adding toppings to prevent a doughy center.
03 -
  • Use a pizza stone instead of a baking sheet if you have one; it distributes heat more evenly and creates a crispier crust.
  • Shredding your own cheese instead of using pre-shredded melts more smoothly and tastes noticeably creamier.
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