Keto Taco Pizza Crust (Printable Version)

A quick low-carb dish featuring taco-seasoned beef over a crispy cheese crust with fresh toppings.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cheese Crust

01 - 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
02 - ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Taco Meat

03 - 7 oz ground beef
04 - ½ teaspoon olive oil
05 - ½ teaspoon chili powder
06 - ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
07 - ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
09 - ¼ teaspoon onion powder
10 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Toppings

11 - ⅓ cup diced tomatoes
12 - ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
13 - ¼ cup sliced black olives
14 - ⅓ cup shredded iceberg lettuce
15 - ¼ avocado, sliced
16 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
17 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
18 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced

# Directions:

01 - Heat a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet (10–12 inches) over medium heat.
02 - Evenly sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheeses in the skillet to form a circular base approximately ½ inch thick. Allow to melt and cook until edges are deeply golden and crisp, about 5–7 minutes.
03 - While the crust cooks, heat olive oil in a separate pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
04 - Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the beef. Stir thoroughly and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat.
05 - Once the cheese crust is golden and the bottom is crispy, carefully blot any excess grease with a paper towel if needed.
06 - Spoon the seasoned taco beef evenly over the melted cheese crust.
07 - Distribute tomatoes, red onion, black olives, lettuce, and avocado over the beef. Add dollops of sour cream and sprinkle with cilantro and jalapeño slices.
08 - Slide the pizza onto a cutting board and allow to cool for 1 minute for easier slicing. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cheese crust gets impossibly crispy and becomes the entire meal's anchor, so you're eating pizza with your hands but tasting tacos.
  • It comes together in one skillet in under 30 minutes, making weeknight dinners feel less like a chore and more like you've figured out some kitchen secret.
  • Every bite keeps you satisfied for hours because the protein and fat are doing their job, no crash afterward.
  • You can customize it wildly—swap proteins, add different toppings, dial the heat up or down based on who's eating.
02 -
  • The cheese crust needs the full 5 to 7 minutes to develop that crispy, lacy bottom; rushing it means a soggy, greasy result instead of that golden, sturdy foundation.
  • Blotting excess grease from the cooked beef before adding it keeps your pizza from becoming an oil slick—learned this the messy way on the first attempt.
  • Adding fresh toppings on top rather than cooking them into the beef keeps them bright and textured, which is what makes this feel special instead of just ground beef on cheese.
03 -
  • For extra crunch and richness, sprinkle crushed pork rinds over the beef before adding other toppings—they add a savory depth that surprises people in the best way.
  • Let the skillet heat fully before adding cheese so it melts evenly and browns properly; a cold pan means uneven cooking and disappointing results.
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