Description
Hearty Mexican-inspired taco roll-up pizza delivers a flavor fusion that combines pizza and taco traditions in one delicious dish. Crispy tortillas, zesty toppings, and melted cheese create a crowd-pleasing meal you can easily enjoy with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 2–3 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
- 1 envelope taco seasoning mix
- 2 (8 oz/226 g) cans Pillsbury crescent rolls
- 1 (16 oz/454 g) can refried beans
- 4 chopped green onions
- ½ cup chopped tomatoes
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
Instructions
- Preheating: Spark the oven to 375°F (190°C), preparing a culinary canvas for the taco roll-up pizza.
- Meat Preparation: Sear ground beef in a skillet, browning thoroughly and eliminating excess fat. Infuse with taco seasoning, simmering until liquid evaporates and creating a robust flavor profile.
- Crust Foundation: Unfurl crescent roll dough across a jelly roll pan, stretching into a rectangular shape and gently pressing edges upward to form a sturdy base. Bake for 11-13 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Layering Technique: Warm refried beans in the microwave, then spread smoothly across the baked crust. Generously scatter seasoned beef over the bean layer, ensuring even distribution.
- Cheese and Garnish: Shower the surface with shredded cheese, creating a molten blanket. Sprinkle chopped tomatoes, sliced black olives, and green onions for vibrant color and fresh texture.
- Final Bake: Return the assembled pizza to the oven for 3-6 minutes, allowing cheese to melt completely and toppings to heat through. Remove, let rest briefly, then slice into appetizing squares or rectangles for serving.
Notes
- Beef Browning Tip: Drain excess fat completely to prevent soggy crust and ensure a crispy texture.
- Dough Stretching Technique: Press crescent roll dough firmly into pan edges to create a uniform, stable base that prevents uneven baking.
- Cheese Melting Hack: Shred cheese fresh for optimal melting and more vibrant flavor compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Toppings Temperature Trick: Add cold toppings like tomatoes and green onions after baking to maintain their fresh crunch and prevent wilting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg