Some ideas sound so absurdly delicious it’s hard to believe they could exist in real life. Deep-Dish Taco Pizza is one of those dishes, with the only difference being that it definitely exists. The homemade pizza crust holds a delicious mixture of savory, spicy taco meat, hearty refried beans, and melty, creamy, sharp-yet-balanced cheese. And then it gets better! Yes, really! Deep-Dish Taco Pizza is the perfect vessel for all of your favorite Tex-Mex toppings to really kick the happiness up a notch! Never debate whether to order out for pizza or tacos again; why not have both?
Ingredients
For the pizza:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 (.75-ounce) package quick-rise yeast
- 2 cups warm water, 120-130 degrees F, divided
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1/3 cup taco sauce
- 2 cups Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Optional toppings:
- lettuce, to taste, shredded
- tomatoes, to taste, chopped
- tortilla chips, to taste, crushed
- ripe olives, to taste, drained and sliced
- avocado, to taste, sliced
- sour cream, to taste
- salsa, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a 13×9-inch baking pan.
Step 3 –In a bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups of the flour, the cornmeal, the salt, and the yeast.
Step 4 –In another bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups of the water and the honey.
Step 5 –Gradually add the flour mixture into the water mixture and beat until just moistened.
Step 6 –Stir enough of the remaining flour into the dough mixture to form a soft dough. Do not knead.
Step 7 –Let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
Step 8 –While the dough is resting, in a small skillet over medium heat, cook the beef, while stirring and crumbling, until it is no longer pink. Drain the excess fat.
Step 9 –Add the taco seasoning and the remaining water to the meat mixture and cook, while stirring, until it has thickened, about 2 minutes.
Step 10 –Press the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
Step 11 –In a bowl, combine the refried beans and the taco sauce.
Step 12 –Spread the bean mixture over the dough.
Step 13 –Top the bean mixture with the beef mixture and then with the cheese.
Step 14 –Bake on a lower oven rack until the crust is golden and the cheese has melted, about 15-18 minutes.
Step 15 –Let the pizza stand for 5 minutes.
Step 16 –Serve with the desired toppings.
