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Juicy Sheet Pan Taco Pizza Recipe Easy 5-Step Family Favorite

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A quick and easy sheet pan taco pizza combining bold taco flavors with a crispy tortilla crust and melted cheese, perfect for busy weeknights and family meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef (preferably 80/20 for juiciness)
  • 1 packet (1 oz/28g) taco seasoning mix (or homemade blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) water
  • 1 large flour tortilla (12-inch diameter)
  • 1 1/2 cups (170g) shredded Mexican blend cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, and queso quesadilla mix)
  • 1/2 cup (75g) diced tomatoes (fresh or canned, drained)
  • 1/4 cup (30g) sliced black olives (optional)
  • 1/4 cup (35g) diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup (70g) shredded lettuce (for garnish after baking)
  • 1/4 cup (60g) sour cream (for drizzling or dolloping on top)
  • 1/4 cup (40g) chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • 1–2 jalapeños, sliced (optional)
  • Optional extras: 1 avocado, sliced or mashed; hot sauce or salsa for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
  4. Lightly grease a rimmed sheet pan or line it with parchment paper. Place the large flour tortilla flat on the pan.
  5. Spread the seasoned beef evenly over the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top. Add diced tomatoes, black olives, and red onion slices evenly across the pizza.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly and tortilla edges are crisp and golden.
  7. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle shredded lettuce, chopped cilantro, and jalapeño slices on top. Add dollops of sour cream and any avocado slices or hot sauce as desired.
  8. Slice into squares or wedges and serve warm.

Notes

Pre-bake tortilla for 3-4 minutes before adding toppings for extra crunch. Cover pizza loosely with foil for last 2 minutes if you want extra melty cheese. Avoid overloading toppings to prevent soggy crust. Fresh toppings like lettuce and sour cream should be added after baking to keep pizza crisp.

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