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Easy Homemade Taco Pizza with Homemade Pizza Crust by Pineapple Paper Co.
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Homemade Taco Pizza

Easy Taco Pizza Recipe with Homemade Pizza Crust using Fleischmann’s® RapidRise® Yeast. Mexican Taco Pizza with simple ingredients, but easy to customize with your family!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword pizza, taco, yeast
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 1 12-14" pizza

Equipment

  • Aluminum Pizza Pan, 12 inch

Ingredients

Homemade Pizza Dough

  • 1 ¾ - 2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 package Fleischmann’s® RapidRise® Yeast
  • 1 ½ tsp sugar
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • cup very warm water (120-130°F)
  • 3 tbsp Canola oil

Taco Pizza Toppings

  • ½ pound ground beef
  • 1 ½ tbsp taco seasoning
  • cup water
  • ¼ cup pizza sauce
  • ¼ cup mild taco sauce
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (plus more for serving)
  • 1 ½ cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced cherry tomatoes

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Prep pizza pan by greasing it with oil or cooking spray.

Make the Pizza Dough

  • Combine 1 cup of the flour, sugar, salt, and undissolved yeast in a large bowl. Mix until combined.
    Easy Homemade Taco Pizza with Homemade Pizza Crust by Pineapple Paper Co.
  • Add very warm water (measure with a thermometer to 120-130°F) and oil and mix until well blended, about 1 minute.
    Easy Homemade Taco Pizza with Homemade Pizza Crust by Pineapple Paper Co.
  • Gradually add more of the flour and mix until the dough forms into a ball and is slightly sticky.
    Easy Homemade Taco Pizza with Homemade Pizza Crust by Pineapple Paper Co.
  • Remove from the bowl and place on a floured surface. Knead for 4 minutes. adding additional floour if necessary.
    Easy Homemade Taco Pizza with Homemade Pizza Crust by Pineapple Paper Co.
  • Let dough rest for 10 minutes.
    Easy Homemade Taco Pizza with Homemade Pizza Crust by Pineapple Paper Co.

Make Taco Meat

  • Brown ground beef in in a large skillet. Add taco seasoning and water and stir to combine. Simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until sauce is formed and beef is fully cooked. Turn off heat and set aside.

Make Pizza

  • Roll dough out on a floured surface until it is a 12-14 inch circle (or to fit pizza pan).
    Easy Homemade Taco Pizza with Homemade Pizza Crust by Pineapple Paper Co.
  • Transfer to greased pizza pan and pinch around the edge to form crust.
  • Mix taco sauce and pizza sauce in a small bowl. Spread evenly over crust.
    Easy Homemade Taco Pizza with Homemade Pizza Crust by Pineapple Paper Co.
  • Top with ground beef and cheddar cheese.
    Easy Homemade Taco Pizza with Homemade Pizza Crust by Pineapple Paper Co.
  • Bake on the lowest rack in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until crust is browned and cheese is bubbly.
    Easy Homemade Taco Pizza with Homemade Pizza Crust by Pineapple Paper Co.
  • Remove from oven and add additional cold toppings (lettuce and tomato).
    Easy Homemade Taco Pizza with Homemade Pizza Crust by Pineapple Paper Co.
  • Sprinkle with additional cheddar cheese, if desired, and cut into slices. Serve while warm.
    Easy Homemade Taco Pizza with Homemade Pizza Crust by Pineapple Paper Co.

Notes

Add simple toppings, or try spicing things up! Other taco pizza topping ideas include: Tortilla Chips, Sliced Black Olives, Mexican Cheese, Avocados, Salsa, Sour Cream, Diced Green Chiles, Refried Beans, Cilantro, or Chicken, Steak, or Pork.