Description

This Homemade Taco Pizza combines the flavors of a classic taco with the comfort of a crispy homemade pizza crust. Featuring seasoned ground beef, a blend of Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses, fresh tomatoes, green onions, and optional garnishes like sour cream and hot sauce, this easy-to-make recipe brings a fun twist to pizza night that the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

Scale

Crust

16 ounces (2 8-ounce) container crescent dough sheets

Taco Meat

1½ pounds lean ground beef
2 ounces (2 1-ounce) packages taco seasoning (mild)
¾ cup water

Toppings

3½ cups freshly shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup quartered grape tomatoes
⅓ cup thinly sliced green onions
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional garnish)

Optional Garnishes

Sour cream
Hot sauce

Instructions

Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pizza crust.
Prepare the crust: Unroll one container of crescent dough sheets and stretch it to cover half of an ungreased baking sheet. Repeat with the second container on the other half, allowing some overlap. Press seams together to seal and pierce the dough lightly with a fork. Bake for 10 minutes until the crust turns golden brown.
Cook the ground beef: While the crust bakes, heat a 2-4 quart saucepan over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Stir frequently as you cook until the meat is no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.
Season the meat: Reduce the heat to medium, stir in both taco seasoning packets and ¾ cup water, then cook for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Remove from heat.
Assemble the pizza: Once the crust is baked, remove it from the oven and spread the taco meat evenly over the surface.
Add cheese and bake: Sprinkle the shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the taco meat layer, then return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 4-5 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
Add fresh toppings and garnish: Remove from oven and sprinkle quartered grape tomatoes, thinly sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro over the top. Drizzle sour cream and hot sauce if desired. Serve immediately to enjoy the best fresh flavors.

Notes

Be careful stretching the crescent dough; it can tear easily but overlapping seams help cover the baking sheet.
Use mild or spicy taco seasoning depending on your heat preference.
Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded for a creamier texture.
Customize toppings with your favorite taco ingredients like sliced olives, jalapeños, or diced avocado.
Serving with sour cream and hot sauce adds creaminess and a kick but is optional.
For a crispier crust, bake the dough a bit longer before adding toppings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican-American

Keywords: taco pizza, homemade pizza, ground beef pizza, crescent dough pizza, Mexican pizza, easy dinner recipe