Recipe Directions
- Preheat your oven according to the instructions for your pizza crust or homemade dough.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
- Drain any excess grease from the skillet, then stir in the taco seasoning packet according to the package instructions. Set aside.
- Place the pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Spread the taco sauce evenly over the pizza crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the taco sauce.
- Spread the seasoned ground beef evenly over the cheese.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the ground beef.
- Top the pizza with diced tomatoes, red onion, black olives, and jalapeños.
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven according to the instructions for your crust, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- Garnish the pizza with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the slices.
Kitchen Equipment Needed
- Skillet
- Baking sheet or pizza stone
- Cutting board
- Chef’s knife
How to Store Leftovers
If you somehow have any leftovers (although it’s rare with this crowd-pleaser), store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply pop individual slices in the microwave or warm them in the oven until heated through.