Taco Pizza

4.50 from 2 votes

Taco Pizza is a delicious Tex-Mex twist on the usual pizza night! Crust is topped with refried beans, salsa, ground beef, and cheese.

Prep Time1

Cook Time25

Total Time1 25

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: slices

12 inch pizza dough
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ pound lean ground beef
1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons water
¾ cup refried beans
½ cup chunky red salsa
¾ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
¾ cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
Toppings: diced tomatoes, shredded romaine lettuce, sliced green onions, black olives, sour cream

Start by making 1 batch of homemade pizza dough, or if using store-bought, allow the dough to reach room temperature, about 20 minutes.
Make the ground beef by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and browning the ground beef. Cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking apart meat into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Discard any excess grease.
Stir in the taco seasoning, tomato paste, and water until it's fully combined and creates a thickened mixture. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 425°F. While the oven preheats, assemble the pizza.
Arrange the pizza dough onto a 12 or 14-inch round pizza pan. Poke holes in the dough with a fork to avoid getting large air bubbles.
Gently spread the refried beans over the pizza dough in an even layer, followed by the red salsa on top.
Evenly sprinkle the ground beef mixture on top followed by the shredded cheese.
Bake in the center rack for 13-15 minutes until the toppings reach a light golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
Allow the pizza to cool slightly for 5-10 minutes. Top with desired toppings and slice and serve.

Choose your dough. If you're short on time, use your favorite prepared pizza dough from the grocery store. If you have a little more time, try making your own pizza dough at home. I like this recipe from Sugar Spun Run. It bakes well, is easy to make, and has a great consistency.
Opt for a chunky salsa. I recommend using a store-bought chunky salsa instead of a fresh salsa. Fresh salsa has more moisture and can make your crust soggy and too heavy.
Choose your cheese wisely. Use thick-cut shredded cheese, or buy a block of cheese and shred it yourself for even more melty and gooey cheese that's perfect for pizza.
Make your own seasoning. You can use store bought or use my homemade taco seasoning recipe for a bit more control over the flavor profile.