Ground Beef Taco Pizza (Printable)

A zesty blend of seasoned ground beef, melted cheeses, and jalapeños on a crisp crust with a creamy drizzle.

# Components:

→ Pizza Base

01 - 1 large prepared pizza crust (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 black 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 apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; cook until softened, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Stir in taco seasoning and water, then simmer until thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
05 - Spread the seasoned beef evenly over the prepared crust. Sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses on top, followed by jalapeños and any optional toppings desired.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted, bubbly, and crust is golden brown.
07 - While baking, whisk together sour cream, milk (or water), and lime juice until smooth. Transfer to a squeeze bottle or a small bag with a corner cut.
08 - Remove pizza from oven and let rest 2 to 3 minutes. Drizzle sour cream mixture over the top, slice, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes, which means a weeknight dinner that actually feels special.
  • You get that satisfying contrast of warm, creamy, spicy, and cool all in one bite.
  • There's room to play—add more jalapeños if you like heat, or skip them if you don't.
02 -
  • Don't skip draining excess fat from the beef; too much grease makes the pizza soggy and heavy instead of crispy.
  • The sour cream drizzle is not optional—it's the secret that makes people wonder what you did differently; the lime juice cuts through the richness and keeps every bite balanced.
  • Pickled jalapeños work better than fresh ones here because the brine adds a subtle tartness that complements the beef and cheese perfectly.
03 -
  • Use a pizza stone instead of a baking sheet if you have one; it distributes heat more evenly and gives you a crisper crust.
  • If your jalapeños are too mild, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the beef mixture for a deeper heat that builds gradually.
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