Taco Pizza

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Health score
57%
Taco Pizza
35 min.
1
2578kcal

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Craving something fun, flavorful, and a little bit different for dinner? Let's ditch the same-old, same-old and dive headfirst into Taco Pizza! This brilliant mashup takes everything you love about tacos – the savory, seasoned ground beef, the tangy salsa, the creamy coolness of sour cream, and that irresistible mix of fresh toppings – and slaps it all onto a crispy pizza crust. We're talking the ultimate fusion food that's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, bubbly pizza loaded with your favorite taco fillings. The spicy kick of the seasoned beef combined with the melted, gooey cheese... then, a burst of freshness from crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant cilantro. Trust me, it's a flavor explosion in every single bite!

This recipe is surprisingly quick and easy to whip up, ready in just about 35 minutes, making it perfect for a busy weeknight. It's also incredibly customizable! Feel free to swap out ingredients to suit your tastes - use a spicier salsa, add some black beans or corn, or even try a different type of cheese. So, get ready to transform your kitchen into a fiesta and prepare for a taco pizza experience that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cup cheddar cheese grated
  • handful cilantro leaves 
  • 0.5 pound ground beef 
  • cups lettuce shredded
  • cup monterrey jack cheese grated
  •  pizza dough 
  • cup your favourite salsa 
  • serving cup heavy whipping cream sour to taste
  • tablespoon taco seasoning or store bought
  • large tomatoes diced ripe
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Brown the meat in a pan and drain the grease.
  2. Add the taco seasoning and water and simmer until the liquid has evaporated.
  3. Spread the pizza dough out on the baking sheet and top with the salsa ranchera, seasoned ground beef and cheese.
  4. Bake in a preheated 500F oven until the cheese is bubbling and the edges are golden brown, about 5-10 minutes.
  5. Let cool a bit and top with the lettuce, tomato, cilantro and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories2578kcal
Protein19.96%
Fat46.12%
Carbs33.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
156
Glycemic Load
3.64
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
62.050869444142%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
1.24mg
Apigenin
0.19mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.38mg
Myricetin
0.32mg
Quercetin
5.22mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:2578.15kcal
128.91%
Fat:133.55g
205.46%
Saturated Fat:65.04g
406.47%
Carbohydrates:221.02g
73.67%
Net Carbohydrates:205.98g
74.9%
Sugar:43.62g
48.47%
Cholesterol:381.68mg
127.23%
Sodium:6335.22mg
275.44%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:130.08g
260.16%
Calcium:1816.21mg
181.62%
Phosphorus:1544.32mg
154.43%
Selenium:85.35µg
121.92%
Vitamin A:6067.38IU
121.35%
Zinc:18.13mg
120.85%
Vitamin B12:7.01µg
116.91%
Iron:18.37mg
102.07%
Vitamin B2:1.46mg
85.59%
Vitamin B6:1.57mg
78.72%
Vitamin K:82.2µg
78.29%
Vitamin B3:13.98mg
69.88%
Potassium:2131.91mg
60.91%
Fiber:15.04g
60.16%
Vitamin E:6.63mg
44.21%
Vitamin C:36.22mg
43.9%
Magnesium:171.51mg
42.88%
Manganese:0.75mg
37.3%
Folate:142.61µg
35.65%
Vitamin B5:2.72mg
27.24%
Copper:0.54mg
27.24%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.65%
Vitamin D:1.58µg
10.55%