Desperado - 10" Recipe
This TACO pizza is not one to be messed with! This Fan Fave starts with Cheese Sauce & is topped with Mozzarella & Taco Meat & is finished with crushed Doritos, Shredded Lettuce, Cheddar Cheese, Tomatoes, Black Olives & topped off with a drizzle of Taco Sauce!
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Taco Meat
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and water (following package directions). Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- 2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- 3
Assemble the Pizza
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to fit a 10-inch pizza pan. Spread the cheese sauce evenly over the dough. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top, followed by the cooked taco meat.
- 4
Add Toppings
Evenly distribute the crushed Doritos, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and cheddar cheese over the pizza.
- 5
Bake
Place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 6
Finish and Serve
Remove from the oven and drizzle with taco sauce as desired. Let cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve warm.