Last Updated on June 5, 2021 by Slow The Cook Down
Mix up your pizza nights with this delicious Mexican nacho pizza recipe. Loaded with seasoned ground beef and topped with tortilla chips and all your favorite nacho toppings, this is one delicious piece of pie!
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Nachos and pizza are quite possible too of my favorite foods, so why not combine them?!
This pizza is super easy to make, especially when you make it with a store bought pizza base like I did. Some days, I am all about the convenience!
Topped with taco seasoned ground beef, shredded cheese, jalapenos, black olives and salsa, before being finished with tortilla chips and sour cream, every bite is loaded with flavor and texture.
This pizza is one good reason to skip the takeout!
Be sure to check out my chili beef enchiladas and beef quesadillas too!
How to make a nacho pizza
Be sure to scroll down for the full recipe!
- Cook the ground beef with the taco seasoning (photo 1).
- Top your pizza with the toppings and bake (photo 2).
- Top with tortilla chips and more cheese and bake until the cheese has melted.
- Drizzle with sour cream and fresh cilantro.
Recipe Variations
The thing I love most about making your own pizzas is that you can easily make it your own by using different toppings, and this nacho pizza is no different. The measurements in the recipe below are a guide, if you want to go crazy with the toppings, I'm not going to stop you!
- I used ground beef, but chicken will work well too as would ground sausage. Make these meat free bu using plant based 'meat' crumbles.
- Feel free to add more or less shredded cheese. I used a Mexican taco blend, but any melty cheeses will work, like cheddar or mozzarella.
- I used pickled jalapenos, but you can use fresh slices if you prefer. If you don't like things too spicy, you can omit these.
- Frozen corn or black beans are both great additional toppings.
- Try using different flavors of tortilla chips. Plain work great and lime ones add a great flavor.
- Drizzling sour cream over the cooked pizza really helps to bring the flavors together. Try using a lime jalapeno sour cream for a burst of flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
As with all pizzas, these are best enjoyed as soon as they are cooked, and it's best not to make them too far in advance as the sauce can make the crust soggy.
If you have leftovers, slices can be reheated in a pre heated oven at 400F / 200c for 5 to 10 minutes til heated through.
For this recipe I used a store bought pizza crust. It may not have a freshly made taste to it, but it absolutely does the job. You can use a frozen store bought dough or make your favorite base if you prefer.
They key to any crispy pizza with a nice bite is heat. Set the oven as high as it will go and make sure it is fully pre heated. I like to place a baking sheet in the oven as it pre heats, and then place the pizza on that so that the bottm crisps up nicely.
Don't add too much sauce or wet toppings to your pizza either as this can cause the crust to get soggy.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- The measurements below for the toppings (other than the beef) are a guideline only. You measure the amount of cheese with your heart!
- This recipe makes 2 full sized pizzas, and the recipe is easily halved for one.
- Adjust the spicy ingredients to suit your tastes.
More Pizza Recipes
- White Pizza Recipe
- Blue Cheese Pizza with Pumpkin
- Chicken Tandoori Naan Bread Pizza
- Pull Apart Pizza Bread
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Nacho Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 16 ounces lean ground beef (450g)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 pre made pizza bases (can also make your own crust or use a pre made frozen dough)
- 4 tablespoons taco sauce or enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (divided) I used a Mexican taco blend, but most shredded cheeses will work well.
- 3 tablespoons jarred jalapeños
- 3 tablespoons sliced black olives (I used kalamata)
- 4 tablespoons salsa
- 1 cup tortilla chips
- sour cream
- fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a skillet on a medium high heat.
- Add the ground beef and brown.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, and cook for a few minutes until the beef is quite dry.
- Preheat the oven to 400F / 200c.
- Spread half of the taco sauce on each pizza base in an even layer.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese, holding a couple of tablespoons back, over each pizza.
- Add on half of the jalapenos, olives and salsa to each pizza.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, crush the tortilla chips and place on the pizzas and spinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for another 5 minutes til the base is crispy.
- Drizzle with sour cream, sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve.
Notes
- The measurements for the toppings (other than the beef) are a guideline only. You measure the amount of cheese with your heart!
- This recipe makes 2 full sized pizzas, and the recipe is easily halved for one.
- Adjust the spicy ingredients to suit your tastes.
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