This easy taco pizza recipe is the perfect mash-up for nights when you can’t decide between tacos or pizza!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8slices
Author: Spoonful of Flavor
Ingredients
For the crumbled ground beef:
1/2poundlean ground beef
1teaspoonchili powder
1/2teaspoonground cumin
1/4teaspoongarlic powder
kosher salt and ground pepper
For the mashed black beans:
15ounce (can)black beansrinsed and drained
1/3cupjarred salsa
1/4teaspoonchili powder
1/4teaspoonground cumin
Other ingredients for the pizza:
1poundpizza dough
1cupshredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2cupshredded sharp cheddar cheese
chopped lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, black olives, salsa, cilantro and plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
Instructions
To make the crumbled ground beef, in a large skillet over medium high heat add the ground beef. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break up the beef into small crumbles. Season the beef with the spices, salt and pepper. Cook the beef until it is done then pour it onto paper towels if there is any excess grease.
To make the mashed black beans, in a bowl mash together all of the ingredients with a potato masher until desired consistency is reached.
Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Stretch or roll the pizza dough out onto a prepared pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper and sprinkled with cornmeal. Spread the mashed black beans evenly on top of the pizza dough. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the beans. Top with the crumbled ground beef and the rest of the shredded cheese. Bake the pizza on the middle rack of the oven for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and top with any or all of the listed toppings.
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days.