These Taco Pita Pizzas are an easy weeknight dinner and a fun twist on pizza night! They are topped with fresh ingredients and easy to customize, making them perfect for the whole family! They can be made both gluten and dairy-free.

When my kids were little, I started making pita pizzas for quick weeknight dinners, and they quickly became a family favorite. Now my grandkids love them just as much as my kids did. Actually, my kids still love them. 

The idea for these taco pita pizzas came to me when I had a memory of sister’s love for taco pizza back when she worked at Shakey’s Pizza as a teenager—she’d always bring some home, and we couldn’t get enough of it.

We did some experimenting the other night, and everyone loved how they turned out. I can’t believe I didn’t think of this sooner!

Tammy’s Tips For Making Taco Pita Pizzas

Pitas – For quick weeknight meals, I use whole wheat pitas for my family and Against the Grain gluten-free pitas for myself. On weekends, we like to make homemade pita bread. 

Meat – Ground beef, chicken, or turkey all work. You can use the seasonings in the recipe or a 1 oz packet of taco seasoning. Siete brand is my favorite. I do not add water to the meat when I mix in the seasonings. This helps to keep the pita from getting soggy.

You could also double the meat mixture for tacos or taco salad later in the week – making this a cook once, eat twice meal.

Cheese – I go light on the cheese, and my grandchildren don’t use any at all. So these can be dairy-free.

Toppings – These are so easy to customize. Use my suggestions or add your own. My homemade pico is a great substitute for the tomatoes and onion. 

I hope you enjoy these taco pita pizzas as much as we do. If you try this recipe, please let me know.

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Taco Pizza

These  Taco Pita Pizzas are an easy weeknight dinner and a fun twist on pizza night! They are topped with fresh ingredients and easy to customize, making them perfect for the whole family!

 

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 4 whole wheat or gluten-free pitas or pre-cooked crust of choice
• 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
• taco seasoning packet *or seasonings listed below
• 1 tbsp *chili powder
• 1 tsp *ground cumin
• 1 tsp *smoked paprika
• 1 tsp *garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 15 oz can pinto or black beans, drained
• 1/2 cup salsa a few tablespoons per pita
• 1/2 - 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

For Topping

• shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced onion, pickled jalapenos, cilantro, sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place pitas on baking sheet.

2. Heat skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef or turkey. Break up the meat and sprinkle in taco seasonings, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking until fully browned. Drain grease and stir in beans.

3. Spread thin layer of salsa on each pita. Spoon ground meat and bean mixture evenly over pitas, then sprinkle with cheese.

4. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until cheese is melted and the pitas are crisp around the edges.

5. Remove from oven and top with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapenos, and/or sour cream or plain Greek yogurt.

Recipe Notes

Meat - Ground beef, chicken, or turkey all work. You can use the seasonings in the recipe or a 1 oz packet of taco seasoning. Siete brand is my favorite. I do not add water to the meat when I mix in the seasonings. This helps to keep the pita from getting soggy.

You could also double the meat mixture for tacos later in the week - making this a cook once eat twice meal.

Cheese - I go light on the cheese, and my grandchildren don't use any at all. So these can be dairy-free.

Toppings - These are so easy to customize. Use my suggestions or add your own. My homemade pico is a great substitute for the tomatoes and onion.