Spicy Beef & Black Bean Fiesta Pizza
Spicy Beef & Black Bean Fiesta Pizza combines seasoned ground beef, black beans, jalapeños, red onion, mozzarella, and cheddar on a crisp gluten-free crust.
Equipment
- Baking sheet or pizza stone
- Frying pan
- Knife
- Rolling Pin
- spatula
Ingredients
For the Pizza Base
- 1 gluten-free pizza crust
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
For the Toppings
- 200 g ground beef
- 80 g black beans drained and rinsed
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 2 jalapeños thinly sliced
- 150 g mozzarella cheese shredded
- 50 g cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
Prepare the Pizza Base
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Place the pizza crust on a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone.
- Brush the crust evenly with the extra-virgin olive oil.
Prepare the Toppings
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and thoroughly cooked.
- Drain any excess fat from the pan.
- Stir the taco seasoning and tomato sauce into the beef.
- Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat.
Assemble and Bake
- Spread the seasoned beef mixture evenly over the pizza crust.
- Distribute the black beans, sliced red onion, and jalapeños over the beef.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar evenly over the toppings.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese has melted.
Remove the pizza from the oven.
- Scatter the chopped cilantro over the top.
- Cut into four equal portions and serve hot.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Serve with guacamole, tomato salsa, sour cream, or tortilla chips. A crunchy cabbage salad or charred corn salad also pairs well with the spicy beef topping.Recipe Notes
Drain the cooked beef before adding the taco seasoning and tomato sauce so the pizza base does not become greasy. Remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeños for milder heat. Use a certified gluten-free crust, taco seasoning, and tomato sauce when required.Variations
Replace the ground beef with shredded chicken, turkey, or a plant-based meat substitute. Add sweetcorn, sliced olives, or diced bell pepper. Pepper Jack cheese can replace the cheddar for an even spicier topping.Storage
Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Reheat it in a hot oven or dry frying pan until the crust is crisp and the beef is thoroughly heated.Wine Advice
A chilled Sauvignon Blanc balances the jalapeño heat and rich melted cheese. A fruity Zinfandel or a cold pale ale is also suitable.Nutrition values
Serving: 1 1/4 pizza | Calories: 400 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 28 g | Fat: 22 g | Saturated Fat: 10 g | Sodium: 850 mg | Sugar: 4 g