When you combine two of the best meals known to mankind, you get Taco Pizza. It just had to happen at some point. True there are multiple recipes for “Taco Pizzas” but they are not this one! That means they do not taste like Taco or Pizza, they are somewhere in between and not necessarily in a good way.
This one however, is the one that brings the pizza to the Taco and the Taco to the Pizza. It is super simple to make this recipe, it only takes a few minutes and you are going to be amazed! You can put the same toppings on the Taco Pizza as you would on your Tacos.
There are variations that you could make to make it taste more like either the Taco or the Pizza portion.
Personally, I add a little cornmeal on a buttered pizza pan, and also sprinkle a touch of Garlic Salt on the tray. I end up with a phenomenal tasting pizza crust.
Why not use Pizza Dough?
The Crescent Roll Dough bakes up thinner and flakier, this allows the Taco flavor to be soaked into the crust somewhat and that alone makes the Taco Pizza, however, there is so much more to it. The thin crust resembles the tortilla closer than a pizza dough would.
Do I have to use the refried beans?
You do not have to add the beans, but it will give the Taco Pizza more of an authentic taste. If it helps, add a bit of salsa to the beans, that takes the taste out that so many people dislike.
How do I store the leftovers?
If you have any Taco Pizza remaining, it should be wrapped up in plastic or aluminum foil. You could also place the pizza into an airtight container. It will last for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Can I freeze Taco Pizza?
The Taco Pizza can be frozen as long as it is wrapped once it has cooled completely. It should be wrapped in a couple of layers of plastic or aluminum foil. It could also be placed into a freezer safe ziploc bag. It will last for up to 3 months.
Ingredients:
1 can Refried Beans
1 packet Taco Seasoning
1 pound Ground Beef, could use pork or sausage
2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, or 3 Cheese Mexican Blend, shredded
2 cans Crescent roll dough
¼ cup Green Onion, chopped
¼ cup Black Olives, sliced
1 cup Tomato, diced
HOW TO MAKE TACO PIZZA :
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 375*
Step 2. Grease a 9×13 baking pan
Step 3. Line the baking pan with the Crescent Roll Dough, be sure to pinch closed the perforations
Step 4. In a skillet over medium high heat, cook the ground beef until it is no longer pink
Step 5. Drain any excess grease
Step 6. Stir in the Taco Seasoning mix and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes
Step 7. Heat the refried beans in a bowl by using the microwave
Step 8. Spread the refried beans over the dough in the baking pan
Step 9. Top with the Taco meat
Step 10. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes
Step 11. When the pizza is done, top with the chopped tomato, olives and the shredded cheese
Step 12. Bake for another 5 to 10 minutes
Step 13. Garnish with shredded lettuce and chopped Green onions before serving
Taco Pizza
It is super simple to make this recipe, it only takes a few minutes and you are going to be amazed! You can put the same toppings on the Taco Pizza as you would on your Tacos.
Ingredients
- 1 can Refried Beans
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning
- 1 pound Ground Beef, could use pork or sausage
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, or 3 Cheese Mexican Blend, shredded
- 2 cans Crescent roll dough
- ¼ cup Green Onion, chopped
- ¼ cup Black Olives, sliced
- 1 cup Tomato, diced
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375*
2. Grease a 9x13 baking pan
3. Line the baking pan with the Crescent Roll Dough, be sure to pinch closed the perforations
4. In a skillet over medium high heat, cook the ground beef until it is no longer pink
5. Drain any excess grease
6. Stir in the Taco Seasoning mix and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes
7. Heat the refried beans in a bowl by using the microwave
8. Spread the refried beans over the dough in the baking pan
9. Top with the Taco meat
10. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes
11. When the pizza is done, top with the chopped tomato, olives and the shredded cheese
12. Bake for another 5 to 10 minutes
13. Garnish with shredded lettuce and chopped Green onions before serving
Notes
Why not use Pizza Dough?
The Crescent Roll Dough bakes up thinner and flakier, this allows the Taco flavor to be soaked into the crust somewhat and that alone makes the Taco Pizza, however, there is so much more to it. The thin crust resembles the tortilla closer than a pizza dough would.
Nutrition Information
Yield 10 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 585Total Fat 34gSaturated Fat 16gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 14gCholesterol 105mgSodium 968mgCarbohydrates 39gFiber 4gSugar 6gProtein 29g
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