Spiderweb Taco Pizza Fusion (Print Version)

Cheesy Tex-Mex pizza layered with taco toppings and a creamy sour cream web; perfect for festive sharing.

# Components:

→ 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 equivalent plant-based ground for vegetarian
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 (optional)
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

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange the pizza crust or flatbread on a baking sheet or pizza stone and brush lightly with olive oil.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until just browned. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for 2 minutes. Incorporate taco seasoning, tomato paste, and water. Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes until mixture thickens. Remove from heat.
03 - Evenly distribute seasoned taco meat over the prepared pizza crust.
04 - Top with shredded cheddar and mozzarella. Scatter black beans, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño slices, and black olives evenly.
05 - Bake in preheated oven for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
06 - In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream with lime juice. Transfer mixture to a piping bag or small zip-top bag and snip a corner.
07 - Pipe concentric circles of sour cream over the hot pizza, then use a toothpick or knife to drag lines outward, forming a spiderweb pattern.
08 - Garnish with chopped cilantro, slice the pizza, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Family friendly and customizable for meat lovers or vegetarians
  • Quick weeknight meal ready in less than forty minutes
  • Great way to use up leftover taco ingredients
  • Eye catching spiderweb decoration adds playful flair
  • Perfect for parties or themed dinners
02 -
  • High in protein and fiber thanks to beans beef and cheese
  • Can be prepped with vegetarian or gluten free swaps easily
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and make a tasty snack
03 -
  • Make sure the taco meat base is thick not runny or it will sog the crust.
  • Let pizza rest for two minutes after baking before slicing for clean wedges.
  • Test your spiderweb design piping on a plate first to get the look you want.

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