Ground Beef Taco Pizza (Print Version)

Classic pizza base topped with seasoned ground beef, cheeses, jalapeños, and a creamy lime drizzle.

# Ingredient List:

→ Pizza Base

01 - 1 large prepared pizza crust (about 12 inches)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Taco Beef

03 - 1 pound ground beef
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
07 - ⅓ cup water
08 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Toppings

09 - 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - ⅓ cup sliced pickled jalapeños
12 - ½ cup chopped fresh tomatoes (optional)
13 - ¼ cup sliced black olives (optional)
14 - ¼ cup chopped green onions (optional)

→ Sour Cream Drizzle

15 - ½ cup sour cream
16 - 1 tablespoon milk or water
17 - 1 teaspoon lime juice

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone and brush lightly with olive oil.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
03 - Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until softened, about 2 minutes.
04 - Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer until the mixture thickens, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
05 - Spread the seasoned beef evenly over the prepared crust, then sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses on top. Add jalapeño slices and optional toppings as desired.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and crust is golden brown.
07 - While the pizza bakes, whisk together sour cream, milk (or water), and lime juice until smooth. Transfer to a squeeze bottle or a small zip-top bag with a corner cut off.
08 - Remove pizza from oven and let rest for 2 to 3 minutes. Drizzle with sour cream mixture, slice, and serve warm.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 35 minutes, which means weeknight dinner suddenly feels exciting instead of rushed.
  • The sour cream drizzle is the secret that transforms regular pizza into something with real personality and tang.
02 -
  • If you don't drain the excess fat from the browned beef, the pizza will get greasy and the crust won't crisp—a paper towel and two minutes make all the difference.
  • The sour cream drizzle should go on after the pizza comes out of the oven, not before—heat breaks it down and ruins the creamy effect you're going for.
03 -
  • If your crust is thin and you're worried about sogginess, bake it for 3-4 minutes before adding the toppings so it sets a little first.
  • Buy pre-shredded cheese if you're short on time, but low-moisture mozzarella specifically will give you better melting results than the wetter varieties.
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