Ground Beef Taco Pizza (Print View)

Zesty beef with cheeses, jalapeños, and creamy drizzle on a crispy crust for a bold meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pizza Base

01 - 1 large prepared pizza crust (approx. 12 inches)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Taco Beef

03 - 1 pound ground beef
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
07 - 1/3 cup water
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Toppings

09 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 1/3 cup sliced pickled jalapeños
12 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes (optional)
13 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
14 - 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)

→ Sour Cream Drizzle

15 - 1/2 cup sour cream
16 - 1 tablespoon milk or water
17 - 1 teaspoon lime juice

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone and brush lightly with olive oil.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes.
04 - Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer the mixture until thickened, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
05 - Evenly spread the seasoned beef over the prepared pizza crust. Sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses on top. Add jalapeño slices and any optional toppings as desired.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted, bubbly, and crust is golden brown.
07 - While baking, whisk together sour cream, milk (or water), and lime juice until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a squeeze bottle or a small zip-top bag with a corner cut off.
08 - Remove pizza from the oven and let it cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Drizzle the sour cream mixture evenly over the top, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes, which means weeknight dinner can actually feel exciting.
  • The sour cream drizzle hits differently than anything you'd expect from a pizza, turning something familiar into something craveable.
  • Everyone at the table will eat more than they intended because the Tex-Mex flavors keep surprising you.
02 -
  • Don't skip draining the excess beef fat—too much moisture will make your crust soggy and undermine everything you've built.
  • The sour cream drizzle should go on right after it comes out of the oven while the cheese is still warm enough to create contrast, this timing detail changes everything.
03 -
  • For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne to the beef mixture or layer on the jalapeños until you find your heat level.
  • A squeeze bottle makes the sour cream drizzle look professional and ensures you're not dumping it all in one spot like an accident.
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