If you're the kind of person who can't choose between taco Tuesday and pizza night, let me introduce you to your new favorite obsession: Mini Taco Pita Pizzas. These are everything you love about taco pizza—savory seasoned beef, melty cheese, and all your favorite taco toppings—layered on warm, crispy mini pita rounds. It's like pizza tacos had a delicious baby. This is a total game-changer when you want something quick, fun, and seriously satisfying. Whether you're throwing together a weeknight dinner or looking for a party snack that disappears in minutes, these little guys deliver big flavor with minimal effort.
Mini Taco Pita Pizzas
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American, Mediterranean, Mexican
Baking sheet A sheet pan is perfect for making a big batch of mini taco pita pizzas all at once. You can even treat this as a simplified sheet pan taco pizza setup.
Skillet For browning the meat and mixing with the taco seasoning.
Spoon or spatula To spread refried beans and scoop taco meat.
Oven or toaster oven Either will work great for crisping the pitas and melting the cheese.
Knife & cutting board For prepping toppings like tomatoes and lettuce.
- Mini pita rounds about 4-inch diameter, look for whole wheat or classic white
- 1 lb ground beef or swap with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tbsp homemade blend with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup refried beans helps everything stick and adds flavor
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend or use cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack for more kick
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- Hot sauce or salsa for topping
- Optional: diced jalapeños avocado chunks, chopped green onions, or crushed tortilla chips
Preheat oven
to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment for easier cleanup.
Brown the beef
In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess grease if needed. Add taco seasoning and water, simmer until thickened and saucy—about 5 minutes.
Prep the pitas
Place mini pita rounds on the sheet pan. Spread a thin layer of refried beans on each, acting as the sauce (this is your easy taco pizza hack).
Top with meat
Spoon taco-seasoned beef evenly over the bean layer. Don’t overload—these are minis, and you want to keep them easy to eat.
Add cheese
Sprinkle generously with shredded cheese. You want it bubbly and melty!
Bake
Pop into the oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and edges of the pitas are crisp.
Top and serve
Let cool slightly, then add lettuce, tomatoes, olives, and any other taco toppings you love. Drizzle with sour cream, hot sauce, or salsa for that final touch.
Perfect Pairings
These mini taco pita pizzas are already packed with flavor, but here’s how to round out your meal:
- Drink: A chilled Mexican lager or lime-spiked sparkling water keeps it refreshing.
- Side: Try a side of Mexican street corn (esquites) or a simple black bean and corn salad.
- Dip: Serve with a bowl of guac or queso for dipping the crusts—or go full taco pizza recipes overachiever with nachos on the side.
FAQs
1. Can I use taco pizza with pizza crust instead of pita?
Absolutely! If you're aiming for a more traditional taco pizza feel, a classic pizza crust—either store-bought or homemade—works great. Just adjust the bake time for thickness.
2. What kind of meat works best?
Ground beef is classic (a nod to hamburger pizza recipes), but ground turkey, chicken, or even chorizo add their own twist. For a vegetarian version, go with black beans or crumbled tofu.
3. Can I make this as a full-size pizza?
Totally. Use a full pita bread or a large tortilla to make a personal pizza, or layer everything on a big sheet of crescent dough for a crowd-pleasing sheet pan taco pizza.
4. What are some good homemade pizza ideas like this?
If you're into remixing classics, try buffalo chicken naan pizzas, BBQ pulled pork tortilla pizzas, or Mediterranean pita pizzas. The world of homemade taco pizza and its variations is wide open.
5. Can I make these ahead?
You can prep the meat and chop toppings in advance. Assemble and bake right before serving so the pitas stay crisp.
