Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough (or homemade)
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup refried beans (warmed)
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced black olives (optional)
- ½ cup diced red and green bell peppers (for a Christmas look 🎄❤️💚)
- ½ cup sour cream (for topping)
- Fresh cilantro or green onions, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare crust – Roll out pizza dough onto a greased pizza pan or baking sheet. Bake for about 8 minutes until slightly golden.
- Cook meat – In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning with a splash of water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Assemble base – Spread warm refried beans over baked pizza crust, then add salsa.
- Layer – Sprinkle seasoned meat evenly over the top. Add shredded cheese.
- Bake – Return pizza to oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top it off – Once out of oven, add lettuce, tomatoes, olives, and bell peppers.
- Garnish – Drizzle with sour cream and sprinkle cilantro/green onions.
- Serve – Slice into wedges and enjoy this festive taco pizza!
✨ Tip: Arrange red tomatoes and green peppers in a circle on top to look like a Christmas wreath for extra holiday cheer.
Would you like me to also make a “Mini Taco Pizza Bites” version (perfect finger food for parties)?