The Desperado (taco) Pizza Recipe
Cheese sauce base topped with mozzarella cheese and taco meat. Finished with crushed Doritos, shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomato, black olives, and a drizzle of taco sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Pizza Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Taco Meat
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning and a little water as directed on the seasoning packet. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Pizza Base
Preheat your oven according to pizza dough instructions. Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired shape and thickness. Place on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 3
Add Cheese Sauce
Spread the cheese sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the cheese sauce, followed by the taco meat. Top with crushed Doritos, shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, and sliced black olives.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven according to the pizza dough instructions, usually around 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown.
- 6
Finish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle with taco sauce. Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.