Delicious Homemade Taco Pizza

Loaded with toppings, flavorful sauce and meat, and perfectly made crust – this homemade taco pizza by Brian Lagerstrom is definitely a feast. You know it’s going to be a good recipe when everything is made at home. Making your own crust instead of using premade ones really makes a big difference! This is surely a must-try recipe at home. Watch the video below for full instructions.

Ingredients:

Taco meat:

• 2 lb of 90/10 ground beef
• salt
• 1 small onion
• 5 to 6 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 3 tablespoons of chili powder
• 2 tablespoons of cumin
• 1 1/4 tablespoons of paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon of cayenne
• 1 teaspoon of oregano
• 15 oz of tomato sauce
• 1 2/3 cups of chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
• 3/4 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar

Crust:

• 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon each: baking powder and instant yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup of instant masa flour
• 2.5 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2/3 cup of warm water

Sauce:

• 15 oz of tomato sauce
• 1 1/4 tablespoons of tomato paste
• 2 chiles
• 1 1/2 tablespoons of chile powder
• 1/2 teaspoon each: garlic powder and onion powder
• 1 teaspoon each: oregano, cumin, and salt
• 1 1/4 tablespoons of brown sugar

Toppings:

• mild cheddar cheese (shredded)
• block of pepper jack (shredded)
• fresh tomato (medium diced)
• green onions (middle section only, diced)
• pickled jalapenos (diced)
• black olives (sliced)

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Instructions:

Step 1:

Place a pan over medium-high heat and once it’s hot, add the ground beef. Break it apart as much as you can. Add a large pinch of salt and continue to break them apart as it browns for about 5 to 6 minutes.

Step 2:

Add the onion and garlic and cook until translucent. After that, add the spices/herbs and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant.

Step 3:

Add the tomato sauce, stock, brown sugar, vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Stir, bring it to a simmer, then turn the heat to low. Continue to cook for about 20 minutes or until the liquid has reduced. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

Step 4:

Make the crust. Add all dry ingredients and olive oil to a food processor. Blend while adding water until it is well incorporated and forms into a ball. Transfer it to your work surface and knead for about 2 minutes.

Step 5:

Cut the dough ball into 2, then roll each into a ball. Cover and let it proof at room temperature for 30 minutes. Press and roll out the dough into an 11-12″ diameter circle.

Step 6:

Make the sauce. Get a large container and put all of the sauce ingredients in. Mix with an immersion blender until well combined.

Step 7:

Pour 3 spoonfuls of sauce onto the crust and spread evenly. Add a generous amount of shredded cheese, taco meat, black olives, green onion, diced tomatoes, and chopped jalapenos.

Step 8:

Place the pizza onto a preheated oven with pizza steel at 550 degrees Fahrenheit for about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the parchment after 6 minutes and allow it to cook directly on steel for another 1 to 2 minutes.

Delicious Homemade Taco Pizza