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Easy Taco Pizza

A fusion of pizza and tacos, thisEasy Taco Pizzais a quick, family-friendly recipe perfect for game nights or casual dinners. With a flaky crescent roll crust, hearty refried beans, seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s ready in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

  • For the crust:2(8 oz) cans Pillsbury crescent rolls
  • For the filling:1lb ground beef1envelope taco seasoning mix1(16 oz) can refried beansFor the toppings:2–3cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend½ cupchopped tomatoes¼ cupsliced black olives4chopped green onions
  • For the toppings:2–3cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend½ cupchopped tomatoes¼ cupsliced black olives4chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. 1️⃣Preheat Oven:Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2️⃣Cook Ground Beef:In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.3️⃣Add Taco Seasoning:Return the beef to the skillet. Stir in the taco seasoning mix with ½–⅔ cup water. Simmer until most of the liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally.4️⃣Prepare the Crust:Unroll the crescent rolls into rectangles and press them into an 11.5×16.5 inch jelly roll pan to form the crust. Make sure to press ½ inch up the edges to create a slight border.5️⃣Bake the Crust:Bake in the preheated oven for 11–13 minutes or until golden brown.6️⃣Heat Refried Beans:Microwave the refried beans for about 1 minute to soften.7️⃣Spread Refried Beans:Spread the warmed refried beans evenly over the baked crust.8️⃣Layer with Ground Beef:Spoon the seasoned ground beef evenly over the refried beans.9️⃣Add Cheese:Sprinkle 2–3 cups of shredded cheese over the beef layer.🔟Top with Fresh Ingredients:Evenly distribute the chopped tomatoes, sliced black olives, and chopped green onions over the cheese.1️⃣1️⃣Final Bake:Return the taco pizza to the oven and bake for another 3–6 minutes, just until the cheese melts and bubbles.1️⃣2️⃣Slice and Serve:Let the taco pizza sit for a few minutes before slicing into squares or rectangles. Serve hot and enjoy!
  3. 3️⃣Add Taco Seasoning:Return the beef to the skillet. Stir in the taco seasoning mix with ½–⅔ cup water. Simmer until most of the liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally.4️⃣Prepare the Crust:Unroll the crescent rolls into rectangles and press them into an 11.5×16.5 inch jelly roll pan to form the crust. Make sure to press ½ inch up the edges to create a slight border.5️⃣Bake the Crust:Bake in the preheated oven for 11–13 minutes or until golden brown.6️⃣Heat Refried Beans:Microwave the refried beans for about 1 minute to soften.7️⃣Spread Refried Beans:Spread the warmed refried beans evenly over the baked crust.8️⃣Layer with Ground Beef:Spoon the seasoned ground beef evenly over the refried beans.9️⃣Add Cheese:Sprinkle 2–3 cups of shredded cheese over the beef layer.🔟Top with Fresh Ingredients:Evenly distribute the chopped tomatoes, sliced black olives, and chopped green onions over the cheese.1️⃣1️⃣Final Bake:Return the taco pizza to the oven and bake for another 3–6 minutes, just until the cheese melts and bubbles.1️⃣2️⃣Slice and Serve:Let the taco pizza sit for a few minutes before slicing into squares or rectangles. Serve hot and enjoy!
  4. 4️⃣Prepare the Crust:Unroll the crescent rolls into rectangles and press them into an 11.5×16.5 inch jelly roll pan to form the crust. Make sure to press ½ inch up the edges to create a slight border.
  5. 5️⃣Bake the Crust:Bake in the preheated oven for 11–13 minutes or until golden brown.6️⃣Heat Refried Beans:Microwave the refried beans for about 1 minute to soften.7️⃣Spread Refried Beans:Spread the warmed refried beans evenly over the baked crust.8️⃣Layer with Ground Beef:Spoon the seasoned ground beef evenly over the refried beans.9️⃣Add Cheese:Sprinkle 2–3 cups of shredded cheese over the beef layer.🔟Top with Fresh Ingredients:Evenly distribute the chopped tomatoes, sliced black olives, and chopped green onions over the cheese.1️⃣1️⃣Final Bake:Return the taco pizza to the oven and bake for another 3–6 minutes, just until the cheese melts and bubbles.1️⃣2️⃣Slice and Serve:Let the taco pizza sit for a few minutes before slicing into squares or rectangles. Serve hot and enjoy!
  6. 6️⃣Heat Refried Beans:Microwave the refried beans for about 1 minute to soften.7️⃣Spread Refried Beans:Spread the warmed refried beans evenly over the baked crust.8️⃣Layer with Ground Beef:Spoon the seasoned ground beef evenly over the refried beans.9️⃣Add Cheese:Sprinkle 2–3 cups of shredded cheese over the beef layer.🔟Top with Fresh Ingredients:Evenly distribute the chopped tomatoes, sliced black olives, and chopped green onions over the cheese.1️⃣1️⃣Final Bake:Return the taco pizza to the oven and bake for another 3–6 minutes, just until the cheese melts and bubbles.1️⃣2️⃣Slice and Serve:Let the taco pizza sit for a few minutes before slicing into squares or rectangles. Serve hot and enjoy!
  7. 7️⃣Spread Refried Beans:Spread the warmed refried beans evenly over the baked crust.
  8. 8️⃣Layer with Ground Beef:Spoon the seasoned ground beef evenly over the refried beans.9️⃣Add Cheese:Sprinkle 2–3 cups of shredded cheese over the beef layer.🔟Top with Fresh Ingredients:Evenly distribute the chopped tomatoes, sliced black olives, and chopped green onions over the cheese.1️⃣1️⃣Final Bake:Return the taco pizza to the oven and bake for another 3–6 minutes, just until the cheese melts and bubbles.1️⃣2️⃣Slice and Serve:Let the taco pizza sit for a few minutes before slicing into squares or rectangles. Serve hot and enjoy!
  9. 9️⃣Add Cheese:Sprinkle 2–3 cups of shredded cheese over the beef layer.🔟Top with Fresh Ingredients:Evenly distribute the chopped tomatoes, sliced black olives, and chopped green onions over the cheese.1️⃣1️⃣Final Bake:Return the taco pizza to the oven and bake for another 3–6 minutes, just until the cheese melts and bubbles.1️⃣2️⃣Slice and Serve:Let the taco pizza sit for a few minutes before slicing into squares or rectangles. Serve hot and enjoy!
  10. 🔟Top with Fresh Ingredients:Evenly distribute the chopped tomatoes, sliced black olives, and chopped green onions over the cheese.
  11. 1️⃣1️⃣Final Bake:Return the taco pizza to the oven and bake for another 3–6 minutes, just until the cheese melts and bubbles.1️⃣2️⃣Slice and Serve:Let the taco pizza sit for a few minutes before slicing into squares or rectangles. Serve hot and enjoy!
  12. 1️⃣2️⃣Slice and Serve:Let the taco pizza sit for a few minutes before slicing into squares or rectangles. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Customize toppings to your liking! Add jalapeños, avocado slices, or a dollop of sour cream for extra flavor.For a spicier version, use hot taco seasoning or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the ground beef.
For a spicier version, use hot taco seasoning or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the ground beef.

  • Author: Chef Stella