Ground Beef Taco Pizza (Printable)

Zesty ground beef topped with cheddar, jalapeños, and a creamy sour cream drizzle on crispy crust.

# What You Need:

→ 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 - 1/3 cup water
08 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Toppings

09 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 1/3 cup sliced pickled jalapeños
12 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes (optional)
13 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
14 - 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)

→ Sour Cream Drizzle

15 - 1/2 cup sour cream
16 - 1 tablespoon milk or water
17 - 1 teaspoon lime juice

# Directions:

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, brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and drain excess fat if necessary.
03 - Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes.
04 - Stir in taco seasoning and water, then simmer until thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
05 - Evenly spread the seasoned beef over the prepared crust. Sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the beef, then top with jalapeños and any optional toppings.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese melts and the crust turns golden and crisp.
07 - Whisk together sour cream, milk (or water), and lime juice until smooth; transfer to a squeeze bottle or small bag with a corner snipped.
08 - Remove pizza from oven, allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes, then drizzle sour cream mixture on top. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like two meals decided to become best friends, and somehow it just works.
  • Ready in 35 minutes from craving to first bite, and most of that is just the oven doing the heavy lifting.
  • Everyone eats it differently—some pile on jalapeños, some drench it in the sour cream drizzle—which means it's a crowd pleaser without feeling boring.
02 -
  • Don't skip draining excess fat from the beef after browning—too much grease and your pizza gets soggy instead of crispy.
  • The sour cream drizzle should happen right before serving; let it sit too long and it gets absorbed into the cheese instead of staying creamy and bright on top.
03 -
  • Let your pizza rest for those 2 to 3 minutes before slicing or drizzling—it gives everything a chance to set and keeps the toppings from sliding off.
  • If you're cooking for a crowd, you can brown the beef and assemble the pizzas earlier in the day, then just pop them in the oven when guests arrive.
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