Sheet Pan Taco Pizza
This Sheet Pan Taco Pizza combines the flavors of classic tacos with the ease of a sheet pan meal. Enjoy a crispy crust topped with seasoned ground beef, zesty salsa, melty cheese, and your favorite taco toppings. Perfect for a fun family dinner or casual gatherings!
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 baking sheet (18x13 inches)
- 1 oven mitts
- 1 spatula
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning about 1 ounce
- 1 16 oz tube refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- ½ cup diced green onions
- ½ cup sour cream optional for serving
- Fresh as needed cilantro for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the taco seasoning with ¼ cup of water and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until combined. Remove from heat.
- On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to fit the baking sheet. Press the dough evenly onto the baking sheet, covering the entire bottom.
- Spread the salsa evenly over the pizza dough.
- Evenly distribute the cooked ground beef mixture over the salsa.
- Top with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, and black olives.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Once out of the oven, sprinkle the diced green onions on top and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Cut into squares or slices and serve with sour cream and fresh cilantro, if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize your toppings based on your favorite taco fixings, such as jalapeños, avocado, or corn. To make this dish vegetarian, substitute the ground beef with a meat alternative or cooked beans.