Ground beef taco pizza (Printer-Friendly)

A flavorful fusion of seasoned beef, cheeses, jalapeños, and creamy drizzle on a crispy crust.

# What You Need:

→ Pizza Base

01 - 1 large prepared pizza crust (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 Cook:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Place crust on baking sheet or pizza stone and brush lightly with olive oil.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
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, around 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
05 - Spread seasoned beef evenly over prepared crust. Sprinkle with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Add jalapeños and optional toppings.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese melts and crust is golden brown.
07 - Whisk sour cream, milk (or water), and lime juice until smooth. Transfer to a squeeze bottle or bag with a snipped corner.
08 - Remove pizza from oven; cool for 2-3 minutes then drizzle with sour cream mixture. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like two beloved meals had the best possible conversation together.
  • From heat to table in under 40 minutes, which means it fits a weeknight perfectly.
  • Every slice stays interesting because the flavors layer instead of blending into blandness.
02 -
  • Don't skip the two-minute rest after it comes out of the oven; it firms up just enough to slice cleanly without cheese sliding everywhere.
  • The sour cream drizzle isn't a garnish—it's the whole reason this tastes balanced and special, so don't hold back on it.
03 -
  • Use a pizza stone if you have one; it gives the bottom of the crust a crispness that a regular baking sheet just can't match.
  • Don't brown the beef too far ahead—it's best when you spread it onto the pizza while it's still warm, which keeps everything cohesive.
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