Mini Taco Pita Pizzas
Equipment
- 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.
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
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.