Description
Spicy Fiestada Pizza blends Mexican and American flavors into a nostalgic school lunch favorite. Crispy tortilla base, zesty seasoned beef, and melted cheese create a quick, satisfying meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 0.5 pound extra-lean ground beef
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.125 teaspoon onion powder
Base and Sauce:
- 1 pound homemade or store-bought pizza dough (whole wheat or regular)
- 0.75 cup pizza sauce
Cheese:
- 0.75 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Optional Toppings:
- Diced bell peppers
- Diced tomatoes
- Diced onions
- Diced jalapenos
Instructions
- Fire up the oven to a sizzling 450°F (230°C), preparing it for a flavor-packed culinary adventure.
- Transform ground beef into a zesty taco-seasoned marvel by browning it thoroughly in a skillet, carefully draining any excess fat and infusing with robust spice blend.
- Craft your pizza foundation by gently stretching the dough across a flour-dusted surface, creating two rustic-style pizza canvases that will cradle the upcoming flavor explosion.
- Quickly par-bake the pizza crusts for a mere 3 minutes, creating a sturdy base that will support the upcoming layer of deliciousness.
- Construct a vibrant sauce by whisking together pizza sauce with an aromatic symphony of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder, transforming a simple base into a complex flavor profile.
- Lavishly adorn each pizza crust with the spiced sauce, then generously scatter the seasoned ground beef, optional vegetables, and a harmonious blend of melty cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- Return the pizzas to the hot oven, allowing them to transform for 10-12 minutes until the cheese bubbles seductively and the crust achieves a golden, crispy exterior.
- Allow the fiestada pizzas a brief moment to settle, then slice and serve this Mexican-inspired culinary creation, ready to tantalize taste buds with its bold and vibrant flavors.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version that maintains the robust taco-inspired flavor profile.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free pizza dough to accommodate different dietary needs without compromising taste.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding colorful bell peppers, diced tomatoes, or black beans as extra toppings and boosting vegetable intake.
- Create a spicier experience by incorporating jalapeños or adding a dash of hot sauce for those who enjoy extra heat in their fiestada pizza.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg