Description
Easy Taco Pizza is a delicious twist on traditional tacos, combining the flavors of a taco with the convenience of a pizza. This recipe is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for a fun family dinner or a casual get-together with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef
- 1 lb ground beef
Taco Seasoning Mix
- 1 envelope taco seasoning mix
Crescent Rolls
- 2 8 oz cans Pillsbury crescent rolls
Refried Beans
- 1 16 oz can refried beans
Cheese
- 2–3 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
Toppings
- ½ cup chopped tomatoes
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- 4 chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Ground Beef: Brown 1 lb of ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for 7-10 minutes; drain excess fat.
- Add Taco Seasoning: Return beef to the skillet, add 1 envelope taco seasoning mix with ½-2/3 cup water; simmer until most liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally.
- Unroll Crescent Rolls: Unroll 2 cans of crescent rolls into rectangles; press into an 11.5×16.5 inch jelly roll pan to form the crust, pressing ½ inch up the edges.
- Bake the Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 11-13 minutes until golden brown.
- Heat Refried Beans: Microwave 1 can of refried beans for 1 minute to soften.
- Spread Refried Beans: Spread the warmed refried beans over the baked crust.
- Add Ground Beef: Spoon the seasoned ground beef evenly over the refried beans.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle 2-3 cups of shredded cheese over the beef layer.
- Add Fresh Toppings: Evenly distribute ½ cup chopped tomatoes, ¼ cup sliced black olives, and 4 chopped green onions over the cheese.
- Final Bake: Return the taco pizza to the oven for 3-6 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Slice and Serve: Let the taco pizza sit for a few minutes before cutting into squares or rectangles; serve hot.
Notes
- This taco pizza is customizable with your favorite toppings like jalapenos, sour cream, or avocado.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Taco Pizza, Easy Dinner, Mexican Pizza, Taco Recipe
