Taco Pizza Recipe : An Easy Dinner the Whole Family Will Love
f you love tacos and you love pizza, I have great news: you don’t have to choose. This Sheet Pan Taco Pizza combines the best of both worlds into one incredibly satisfying dinner that makes 8 generous slices.
This taco pizza is a total crowd-pleaser. Kids go crazy for it, adults can’t stop at one slice, and it’s the kind of recipe that gets requested again and again. It’s also really easy to customize — swap toppings in or out based on what your family loves.
What makes this version special? We’re making the dough from scratch. I know, I know — hear me out. Homemade pizza dough sounds intimidating, but it’s mostly just waiting. Once you’ve made it, you’ll never look back. The result is a thick, golden, chewy crust that holds up beautifully to all those hearty taco toppings.
This recipe is part of my Quick and Easy Family Recipes collection — your go-to hub for simple, comforting meals for busy school nights.
However, if you are short of time, feel free to purchase a pizza base and use that. It will work just as well.
Ingredients
- A batch of pizza fough
- 1 can (10 oz) refried beans
- 1 lb Ground beef or turkey
- Taco seasoning
- 1½ cups shredded cheese
- 1½ cups shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 can (4 oz) sliced black olives
How to Make Sheet Pan Taco Pizza
Step 1: Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, yeast, flour, and salt. Knead for about 10 minutes until a smooth ball forms. The dough should feel soft but not sticky.
Place the dough ball in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise for 1–2 hours, until it has doubled in size. This is the “sit time” — perfect for getting the rest of your toppings prepped!
Spray your 10×15 sheet pan generously with cooking spray. Press and stretch the dough to cover the entire pan. If you prefer a thinner crust, use a little less dough and save the rest for another use (mini pizzas, anyone?).
Bake the dough at 375°F for 10 minutes. You’re not fully cooking it yet — just giving it a head start so it holds up to the toppings.
Step 2: Prepare Taco Meat
Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until no pink remains, breaking it up as it cooks. Carefully pour off any excess grease.
Mix in the taco seasoning along with water, following the amounts listed on the seasoning packet.
Let everything simmer until the meat is cooked through, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 3: Add the Taco Toppings
Remove the crust from the oven and spread the refried beans evenly over the top. Then layer on the taco meat.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the meat and return the pizza to the oven for 5 more minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 3: Finish with Fresh Toppings
Pull it out of the oven and immediately top with the shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and sliced black olives. Slice into 8 pieces and serve right away!
Tips & Variations
- Extra toppings to try: Sour cream dollops, sliced jalapeños, avocado or guacamole, hot sauce, or crushed tortilla chips for crunch.
- Thinner crust: Use about ¾ of the dough and press it thinner on the pan. Bake time stays the same.
- Make ahead: You can prep the dough the night before and let it rise in the fridge overnight. Pull it out 30 minutes before you’re ready to use it.
- Leftovers: Store in the refrigerator. The pizza is actually delicious cold the next day — the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Save Time: Use a premade pizza base and already-grated cheese
Give This Sheet Pan Taco Pizza a Try!
Taco Tuesday just got a serious upgrade. This sheet pan taco pizza brings together everything you love about a classic taco — seasoned meat, melty cheese, crisp lettuce, and fresh toppings — all piled onto a thick, homemade crust that the whole family will devour.
The best part? Once you’ve made the dough a few times, the whole process becomes second nature. And with toppings this customizable, you can put a new spin on it every single time you make it.
So the next time you’re stuck on what to make for dinner, skip the takeout and give this a try. I have a feeling it’s about to become a regular in your weekly rotation — it certainly has in mine!
Taco Pizza
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- 3 1/2 cups of flour
- 2 teaspoons of sugar
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons of active yeast
- 1 1/2 cups of warm water
Pizza Toppings
- 1 10 oz can of refried beans
- 1 lb of ground beef or turkey
- Taco seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese
- 1 1/2 cups of shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato diced
- 1 4 oz can of sliced black olives
Instructions
Make Pizza Dough
- Combine water, sugar, flour, salt, and yeast. Knead 10 minutes until a ball forms.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
- Press dough evenly onto a greased 10×15 sheet pan. Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes until lightly set.
Prepare Taco Meat
- While the crust bakes, cook ground meat in a skillet over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain the grease, then stir in taco seasoning and water according to the packet directions. Simmer until the meat is cooked through.
Assemble Taco Pizza
- Spread refried beans evenly over the baked crust, then layer the seasoned meat on top.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the meat, then return to the oven for 5 more minutes, until melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and add shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and sliced black olives. Slice into 8 pieces and serve immediately.
Notes
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