Mexican meets Italian with this taco pizza loaded with all your favorite fixings. Use ready-made individual-sized pizza crusts for the ultimate build-your-own pizza bar.
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This post was originally published in April 2019 and has been updated.
I love a good mash-up recipe like Doritos Taco Salad with Catalina Dressing and these Cheeseburger Salad Bowls. This taco pizza is the perfect blend of Taco Tuesday and Pizza Friday.
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Why you will love this recipe
- Ready-to-use pizza crusts add ease and convenience.
- Customize the toppings and garnishes with your favorite taco fixings.
- Personal-size pizzas mean everyone can build their own.
- Taco meat can be made beforehand, so you can enjoy these pizzas in minutes.
Ingredients
Pizza
- Pizza crusts - I love Stonefire Artisan thin pizza crusts. The 8-inch size is perfect for individual pizzas. Naan bread is another great option for personal pizzas. Feel free to use your favorite pizza crusts or dough.
- Taco sauce takes the place of traditional pizza sauce. Refried beans can also be used.
- Cheese - Use freshly shredded for the best taste and melting quality. I love Colby Jack, but Pepper Jack, Monterey Jack, and Cheddar are also great options.
- Taco meat - You can use ground turkey, chicken, or beef - whatever your preference. Just add spices and taco sauce.
Taco meat
Toppings
I love to pull out all of the stops when garnishing these pizzas. Anything that you love putting on a taco is fair game.
Step-by-step instructions
Please see the recipe card for complete instructions and ingredient amounts.
- Add the ground turkey to a skillet set over medium heat. Add the seasonings.
- Cook until the turkey is no longer pink, crumbling the meat as it cooks. Stir in the taco sauce and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Spread taco sauce on the pizza crust.
- Top with the taco meat.
- Add cheese.
- Top with veggies.
- Bake according to package directions. These Stonefire crusts bake for 6-8 minutes at 425℉ degrees.
- Garnish with taco fixings.
Expert Tips
- Make the taco meat ahead of time. It can be stored in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
- Use any leftover taco meat for tacos, nachos with Doritos, or salads.
- If using refried beans, heat them first. Warm beans will spread more easily and evenly.
- Add toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and Doritos fresh and crisp after the pizza comes out of the oven.
- Bake the pizza directly on the oven rack for a crisp crust.
I would love to hear if you add this pizza to your Mexican dinner or pizza night rotation. Leave a comment and rating below.
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Taco Pizza
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Ingredients
Taco meat
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 1 pound ground turkey (or ground chicken or beef)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup taco sauce
Pizza
- 4 8-inch pizza crusts (such as Stonefire pizza crusts)
- ¾-1 cup taco sauce
- 1½-2 cups taco meat (recipe above)
- 2⅔-3 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- ¼-⅓ cup sliced red onion
- ¼-⅓ cup sliced black olives
Toppings
- shredded iceberg lettuce
- avocado
- pickled jalapenos
- tomatoes
- crushed nacho cheese tortilla chips
- salsa
- sour cream
- cilantro or scallions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425℉.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and chili powder, cumin, onion and garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook the turkey until no longer pink, stirring to incorporate the spices and crumbling the meat as it cooks.
- Add the taco sauce and stir together. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Top each pizza crust with sauce, taco meat, cheese, onions, and olives.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes (or according to package directions).
- Top with your favorite taco fixings. Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact amounts and specific ingredients used.
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