The Desperado Recipe
Taco pizza with cheese sauce, mozzarella, taco meat, crushed Doritos, shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, black olives, and a drizzle of taco sauce. Served with your choice of taco sauce, salsa, cheese sauce, or sour cream.
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Ingredients
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Taco Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pizza Dough
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to fit your pizza stone or baking sheet. Place the dough on the prepared surface.
- 2
Cook the Taco Meat
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat, then add the taco seasoning and a splash of water. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 3
Assemble the Pizza
Spread the cheese sauce evenly over the pizza dough. Layer the cooked taco meat on top, followed by mozzarella cheese, crushed Doritos, and any additional toppings such as tomatoes, black olives, and cheddar cheese.
- 4
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and top with shredded lettuce, a drizzle of taco sauce, and any additional toppings you desire. Slice and serve with salsa and sour cream on the side.