This Taco Pizza with Ground Beef and Garlic Sauce is a real lifesaver on busy days. It's quick, simple, full of flavor, and ready in just 25 minutes. Great for when you're tired, short on time, and still want something really tasty. You only need a few ingredients, and you get the best of both worlds: the crispy base of a pizza and the bold taste of a taco.
It's perfect as a party snack, a fun dinner for the kids, or a twist on your usual taco night. With its rich flavor, soft center, and crunchy edges, you just can't go wrong.
Easy Ground Beef Pizza with Taco Flavors and Lettuce
Let me tell you something. I always order this kind of pizza when I go to the pizzeria in our neighborhood. It has well-seasoned ground beef, fresh lettuce, a crispy crust, and, of course, that delicious garlic sauce… It's really a treat.
I don't eat there every week, but when I do, this is the one I pick almost every time.
But sometimes, I just don't feel like going out. Or waiting for delivery, which isn't always great – especially with a pizza like this. You want it fresh. Nobody likes warm, soft lettuce, right?
So I thought, 'I'll just make it myself.' And guess what? It worked!
The first time I made this pizza, it was one of those nights. Work was running late, the kids were hungry, and I didn't have much in the fridge. Ordering food? Maybe. But I found some pizza dough, ground beef, and garlic sauce. And boom – homemade taco pizza.
Everyone loved it. The kids called it "pizza tacos" and asked me to make it again the next day. Since then, it has become one of our favorite quick meals. It always works and disappears fast.
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📖 Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef, half pork/half beef also works great
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning, homemade or store-bought
- 1 ¼ pound pizza dough, divided in four
- 1 cup tomato sauce, homemade or store-bought
- 2 cups grated cheese
- 4 oz. iceberg lettuce, shredded
- garlic sauce, to taste, homemade or store-bought
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Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 390 ℉.
- Mix the ground beef with the taco seasoning in a bowl.1 pound ground beef, 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- Roll out each piece of the pizza dough on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.1 ¼ pound pizza dough
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving the edges free.1 cup tomato sauce
- Crumble the seasoned meat on top.
- Sprinkle with the grated cheese.2 cups grated cheese
- Bake the pizza for 20 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese has melted.
- Take the pizza out of the oven and add the shredded lettuce on top.4 oz. iceberg lettuce
- Drizzle with garlic sauce.garlic sauce
- Slice and serve right away
Notes
- Want more toppings? Try adding red onion, corn, or jalapeños for added flavor.
- Like it spicy? Add chili powder to the meat or drizzle hot sauce on top.
- Refrigerator: Wrap it in plastic and keep it in the fridge.
- To reheat, place it in the oven at 350 °F (180 °C) for 10 minutes. This keeps the crust nice and crispy.
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