Fiestada Pizza
Fiestada Pizza is a vibrant fusion of classic pizza and zesty taco flavors. With a crispy crust topped with perfectly seasoned ground meat, melty cheese, and fresh veggies, this dish transforms your mealtime into a fun culinary adventure. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, it’s ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Delight your taste buds with every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning (1 oz)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 pre-made pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- Optional: sour cream and salsa for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cook the ground meat in a skillet over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
- Mix in the taco seasoning and a splash of water; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Spread the seasoned meat over the dough, then sprinkle with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with diced tomatoes, lettuce, and any additional toppings before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg