Description
A crowd-pleasing taco pizza appetizer made with easy pizza dough, seasoned beef, and all your favorite taco toppings. The ultimate finger food for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1/2 cup salsa (plus more for serving)
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup sour cream (for drizzling or dipping)
- Optional: jalapeño slices, chopped cilantro, avocado
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a large rimmed baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough to fit the baking sheet (about 13×18 inches). Transfer to the pan and prick all over with a fork.
- Bake the crust for 7-8 minutes until lightly golden.
- While the crust bakes, brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Spread refried beans over the par-baked crust. Layer on salsa, then the cooked taco meat.
- Sprinkle evenly with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake for 7-8 more minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling and edges are golden.
- Cool slightly. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, olives, and green onions.
- Cut into squares. Serve warm with sour cream, salsa, and any extra toppings.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with seasoned black beans or plant-based crumbles. Par-baking the crust prevents sogginess. Add fresh toppings just before serving for best texture. Can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 420
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 11
Keywords: Taco Pizza Appetizer, Party Pizza Squares, Easy Taco Pizza