Mexican Taco Pizza

A delightful fusion of Mexican flavours and cheesy pizza goodness, topped with savory ground beef, refried black beans, and fresh vegetables.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Fusion, Mexican

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Dough and Sauce

1 lb fresh pizza dough Soft and pliable, for a crispy base.
1/3 cup pastry flour For dusting.
15 oz refried black beans Creamy and rich.
8 oz red enchilada sauce Provides distinctive Mexican touch.
2 tsp minced garlic Enhances overall flavor.
2 tbsp olive oil Adds richness.
1/4 cup chicken stock Adds depth to the sauce.
2 tsp all-purpose flour Used to thicken sauces.
to taste spices (onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, ground cumin, black pepper, sea salt) Create a flavorful seasoning blend.

Main Ingredients

1 lb ground beef Essential protein.
12 oz shredded Mexican blend cheese Melty and stretchy cheese.

Toppings

to taste fresh pico de gallo Fresh topping.
to taste pickled or fresh jalapeño slices Adds heat.
to taste shredded mild cheddar cheese Additional cheese.
to taste Monterey Jack cheese Creamy cheese.
to taste black olives For garnish.
to taste fresh cilantro For garnish.

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Sprinkle pastry flour over your kitchen counter and roll out the pizza dough into a rectangular shape.
Transfer the dough to a greased 12x17 baking sheet and fold any excess dough around the edges.

Making the Sauce

In a small pot over medium heat, combine the refried black beans, red enchilada sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, chicken stock, all-purpose flour, and spices.
Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, and set aside.

Beef Preparation

In a skillet, cook the ground beef and season with spices until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
Drain any excess grease and set aside.

Assembling the Pizza

Layer the pizza dough with the refried black bean sauce.
Top with cooked ground beef and sprinkle with Mexican blend cheese.
Add pico de gallo and jalapeño slices, followed by mild cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, and lastly black olives and cilantro.

Baking

Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes. Substitute ground beef with shredded chicken or turkey for variations. Add lime juice just before serving for extra zing.