Description
Savor Mexican-inspired Sheet Pan Taco Pizza, where crispy crust meets zesty toppings in a quick, crowd-pleasing meal. Bold flavors and easy preparation make this fusion dish a weeknight dinner champion for hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats and Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 16 ounces (454 grams) refried beans
Cheese and Dairy:
- 3 cups (340 grams) cheddar cheese, shredded
Vegetables and Toppings:
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup (150 grams) black olives, sliced
- 1 cup (150 grams) roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup (100 grams) green onions, chopped
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) water
Crust:
- 1 refrigerated puff pastry sheet, thawed
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400F as specified on the puff pastry packaging.
- Stretch the puff pastry across a prepared sheet pan, creating a raised border by pinching edges. Use a fork to perforate the dough, then pre-bake for 8 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with onions over medium heat until meat loses its pink color. Drain accumulated fat thoroughly.
- Incorporate taco seasoning and water into the meat mixture, allowing it to simmer for 5 minutes to develop robust flavors.
- Remove partially baked pastry and gently deflate any excessive puffing with a spatula.
- Spread a smooth layer of warm refried beans across the pastry surface, leaving a small perimeter uncovered.
- Distribute the seasoned meat evenly over the bean foundation, maintaining the border.
- Generously cover the meat with shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring complete coverage.
- Return to the oven for 5-7 minutes until cheese melts completely and becomes slightly bubbly.
- After removing from oven, garnish with crisp lettuce, sliced black olives, diced roma tomatoes, and fresh green onions.
- Let the pizza rest for several minutes before slicing into manageable portions.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles or black beans for a vegetarian version that keeps all the zesty taco flavors.
- Gluten-sensitive individuals can use gluten-free puff pastry or a cauliflower crust as a delicious alternative base.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking and ensure a quick, stress-free assembly of this crowd-pleasing pizza.
- Control spice levels by adjusting taco seasoning or using a mild blend for kids or those with sensitive palates.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 409 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 579 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg