Ground Beef Taco Pizza (Print Version)

Zesty seasoned beef topped with cheddar, mozzarella, jalapeños, and a smooth sour cream drizzle on pizza crust.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 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

# How-To Steps:

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, cook ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
03 - Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until softened, about 2 minutes.
04 - Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer until thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
05 - Spread the seasoned taco beef evenly over the prepared pizza crust.
06 - Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the beef. Add jalapeño slices and any optional toppings as desired.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and crust is golden brown.
08 - While baking, whisk sour cream, milk (or water), and lime juice until smooth. Transfer to a squeeze bottle or small bag with a corner snipped.
09 - Remove pizza from oven and let cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Drizzle with sour cream mixture, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes, which means weeknight dinner without the stress.
  • You get that satisfying cheese pull and crispy crust alongside bold, zesty flavors that keep things interesting.
  • Everyone at the table finds something they love, whether they're taco devotees or pizza purists.
02 -
  • Don't skip draining the beef properly or your pizza will be soggy; that's the most common mistake I see.
  • The sour cream drizzle really does matter—it's not just a garnish, it's the cooling contrast that brings the whole dish into balance.
  • Preparing the sour cream mixture while the pizza bakes keeps your timing tight and everything hits the table at its best.
03 -
  • Use a pizza stone if you have one—it distributes heat more evenly and gives you that crispy crust edge you're after.
  • If you want extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne to the beef mixture or use fresh jalapeños in addition to pickled ones.
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