Ingredients:

  • 1 pre-made pizza dough ball (about 12 oz / 340 g) or homemade dough
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio recommended)
  • 1 packet (1 oz / 28 g) taco seasoning mix or 2 tbsp homemade taco seasoning blend
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
  • 1 cup (240 ml) salsa (choose mild, medium, or hot based on preference)
  • 1 ½ cups (170 g) shredded Mexican blend cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, etc.)
  • 1/4 cup (40 g) finely diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup (70 g) chopped tomatoes (preferably Roma or plum)
  • 1/2 cup (40 g) shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
  • 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream or a dollop for serving
  • Optional: sliced black olives, chopped cilantro, diced avocado or guacamole

Instructions:

  1. Heat skillet over medium heat, add ground beef. Brown meat thoroughly, breaking into crumbles. Drain excess fat if necessary. Stir in taco seasoning and water, simmer until thickened for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C); if using a pizza stone, place it in oven to preheat. Lightly flour surface, roll or stretch pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer dough to a lightly oiled baking sheet or preheated stone. Brush dough lightly with olive oil.
  3. Spread salsa evenly over pizza dough, leaving about 1/2-inch border. Evenly distribute cooked taco meat over salsa. Sprinkle shredded cheese generously on top. Add diced red onions and tomatoes evenly.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  5. Remove pizza from oven, immediately scatter shredded lettuce, jalapeño slices, and optional toppings like cilantro or olives on top. Cut into slices and serve with dollops of sour cream and guacamole if desired.