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Taco Pizza

Taco pizza is a delicious dish that you can easily prepare at home. It is a fantastic option for meal prep, and a great way to satisfy your cravings for both tacos and pizza. With just a few simple ingredients and some creativity, you can enjoy a tasty taco pizza whenever you want.

How to make taco pizza easy with meal prep:

  1. Prepare the taco meat in advance and store it in the freezer until you are ready to make the taco pizza. Consider making a larger batch of taco meat for future use to save time and ensure you always have the key ingredient on hand.
  2. Utilize a premade crust, like one available from the store, a pizza crust packet option, or pre-made and frozen homemade dough.
  3. Make and assemble the pizza, excluding fresh veggies like lettuce, and then store it in the freezer until you are ready to use it.

It’s incredibly convenient to prepare and store food in the freezer when you have the space for it. Having a deep freeze allows us to easily make meals ahead of time and simply heat them up in the oven when needed. This is not only a time-saver but also a great way to ensure we always have homemade, nutrious meals ready to enjoy.

Taco Pizza

Print Recipe
Servings: 1 pizza
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole wheat pizza crust store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup refried black beans or regular black beans, mashed
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/2 pound ground meat
  • 1 packet or 3 T taco seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 avocado diced
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
  • Greek yogurt or sour cream for drizzling

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Place the whole wheat pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone, or prepare according to package instructions if you need to make it.
  3. Spread the refried black beans evenly over the pizza crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
  4. Spoon the salsa over the bean layer, spreading it evenly.
  5. Sprinkle the cooked and seasoned ground meat over the salsa layer.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is crispy. Stop here if preparing to put it in the freezer, let cool and cover in your favorite freezer safe wrap (plastic or beeswax wrap).
  8. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Top with chopped romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, diced red onion, and diced avocado.
  9. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves. If desired, drizzle with Greek yogurt or sour cream.