Ground Beef Taco Pizza (Printable)

Zesty ground beef and melty cheese atop a crispy crust, finished with jalapeños and creamy drizzle.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pizza Base

01 - 1 large prepared pizza crust (12 inch diameter)
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 oven to 425°F. Place pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone and brush lightly with olive oil.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
03 - Add chopped onion and minced garlic to skillet; sauté until softened, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer until thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
05 - Spread seasoned beef evenly over prepared pizza crust. Top with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, jalapeño slices, and optional toppings as desired.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese melts and crust turns golden brown.
07 - Whisk together sour cream, milk or water, and lime juice until smooth. Transfer to a squeeze bottle or bag with a corner cut.
08 - Remove pizza from oven, cool 2 to 3 minutes, then drizzle sour cream mixture over the top. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent but comes together in under 40 minutes, so weeknight dinners suddenly feel special.
  • The sour cream drizzle is the secret that makes people stop mid-bite and ask what you did.
  • You can load it up or keep it simple depending on what's in your fridge, which means it works with whatever you have.
02 -
  • Don't skip browning the beef properly—rushing this step means you'll end up with steamed meat instead of flavorful, caramelized beef.
  • The sour cream drizzle is essential, not optional; it's the thing that keeps this from feeling heavy and makes people ask for the recipe.
03 -
  • Keep the sour cream cold right up until serving—a warm dollop loses its appeal, but cold and creamy is exactly what this pizza needs.
  • Use a pizza stone if you have one; it creates a crispier crust than a baking sheet, and crispiness is what separates good pizza from great pizza.
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