Spiderweb Taco Pizza Fusion (Printable Version)
A lively taco-pizza fusion with bold Tex-Mex toppings and zesty sour cream, ideal for fun gatherings.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 large (12-inch) pre-baked pizza crust or flatbread
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Taco Meat
03 - 9 ounces ground beef or plant-based ground substitute
04 - 1 small onion, finely diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
07 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
08 - 1/4 cup water
→ Toppings
09 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 3.5 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
12 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
13 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced
14 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives
→ Spiderweb
15 - 1/2 cup sour cream
16 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
→ Garnish
17 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange the pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone and brush with olive oil.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add onion and garlic; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning, tomato paste, and water; cook 2-3 minutes until mixture thickens and becomes cohesive. Remove from heat.
03 - Spread cooked taco meat over pizza crust. Layer with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Arrange black beans, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño slices, and black olives on top.
04 - Transfer to oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until cheese is melted and lightly golden.
05 - Blend sour cream with lime juice in a small bowl. Transfer to a small zip-top or piping bag and snip a tiny corner for piping.
06 - Pipe concentric circles of sour cream over the freshly baked pizza. Drag a toothpick or knife from the center outward to create the web design.
07 - Sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Slice and serve immediately.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in just over half an hour with easy steps anyone can follow
- Perfect party food thanks to its eye-catching design and adaptable toppings
- Flexible for different diets including vegetarian or gluten free options
02 -
- A real crowd pleaser for Halloween or themed parties
- You can make it vegetarian or gluten free easily
- Packed with protein and can be doubled for larger groups
03 -
- Always shred your own cheese so it melts smoothly
- For clean web lines let the pizza cool one minute before piping sour cream
- Get creative and let kids or guests help with decorating the web it turns dinner into an event