Description
A delicious Loaded Taco Pizza Wheel that combines the flavors of tacos and pizza for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 lb ground beef (or chicken/turkey)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade mix: cumin, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt)
- ½ cup water
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (cheddar, Monterey Jack, etc.)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup diced red onion (optional)
- ½ cup sour cream (for drizzling)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Jalapeño slices (optional for spice)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Roll out pizza dough into a large circle or wheel shape.
- Place on a pizza stone or baking tray. Brush with olive oil, then sprinkle garlic powder and chili powder for flavor.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat.
- Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and water.
- Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Spread taco meat evenly over the pizza crust.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously on top.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.
- Remove pizza from oven. Let cool slightly.
- Top with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños.
- Drizzle with sour cream and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- Feel free to customize toppings based on your preference.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute meat with black beans or lentils.
- Serve immediately for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg