Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
0.25 unit

Dry Active Yeast

active

0.5 tsp

Brown Sugar

1.5 cup

Warm Water

warm

1 tsp

Salt

2 tbsp

Olive Oil

4 cup

Flour

1 cup

Refried Beans

canned

0.25 cup

Taco Sauce

0.25 cup

Pizza Sauce

0.5 unit

Mozzarella Cheese

shredded

1 unit

Ground Beef

browned

1 unit

Taco Seasoning Mix

0.5 unit

Colby-Jack Cheese

shredded

8 unit

Shredded Lettuce

shredded

1 dash

Sour Cream

1 dash

Taco Sauce

12 unit

Taco-flavored Doritos

crushed

Step 1
~6 min

Dissolve yeast and brown sugar in warm water; let sit for 10 minutes.

Step 2
~6 min

Stir in salt and olive oil.

Step 3
~6 min

Combine yeast mixture with 3 cups of flour.

Step 4
~6 min

Knead dough, adding remaining flour gradually until no longer sticky.

Step 5
~6 min

Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

Step 6
~6 min

Punch down the dough and divide into two equal pieces.

Step 7
~6 min

Roll out each piece into a circle, about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 8
~6 min

Mix refried beans, taco sauce, and pizza sauce in a bowl.

Step 9
~6 min

Preheat oven with pizza stones at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes.

Step 10
~6 min

Spread sauce mixture on each pizza dough, leaving a small border.

Step 11
~6 min

Top with mozzarella, seasoned ground beef, and Colby-Jack cheese.

Step 12
~6 min

Transfer pizzas to hot pizza stones using a pizza peel.

Step 13
~6 min

Bake for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Step 14
~6 min

Cut into slices and top with lettuce, sour cream, taco sauce, and crushed Doritos (optional).

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Preheat the pizza stone for optimal crust crispiness.

Adjust taco seasoning to your preferred spice level.

Add other toppings like diced tomatoes, onions, or olives.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Offer extra sour cream and taco sauce.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican Rice
Corn on the Cob

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

American

Cultural Significance

Fusion cuisine reflecting American love for both pizza and tacos.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Game Day
Pizza Night

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Game Day
Party

Popularity Score

80/100

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