Description
Savory taco pizza combines Mexican and Italian flavors in one delightful dish. Quick preparation and simple ingredients make this meal perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings you’ll love to share.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 can refried beans
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Seasoning:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Toppings:
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup black olives, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Unroll crescent roll dough across the entire baking dish, carefully pressing seams together to create a seamless crust foundation.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, thoroughly breaking down meat into small crumbles and eliminating excess fat through draining.
- Incorporate taco seasoning into the cooked beef, allowing mixture to simmer and develop rich flavors for 2-3 minutes.
- Warm refried beans in microwave for 45-60 seconds, stirring midway to ensure uniform heating.
- Distribute heated beans evenly across the prepared dough, creating a smooth base layer, then generously spread seasoned beef over the beans.
- Bake the initial layer for 20 minutes until dough begins to set, then strategically arrange diced tomatoes, sliced olives, and shredded cheese across the surface.
- Return to oven for an additional 5-10 minutes, monitoring until crust turns golden brown and cheese melts completely.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle fresh chopped green onions as a vibrant garnish, and slice into serving portions.
Notes
- Customize the crust by using gluten-free crescent rolls for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy this tasty dish.
- Swap ground beef with lean turkey or plant-based crumbles to create a lighter, healthier version without compromising flavor.
- Enhance nutrition by adding extra vegetables like bell peppers or spinach, which blend seamlessly with the taco-style toppings and boost overall meal value.
- Use low-fat cheese and reduced-sodium taco seasoning to make this recipe more diet-friendly while maintaining its delicious southwestern flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg