Taco Pizza (High-Protein Version)

🌮🍕 Taco Pizza (High-Protein Version)

All the bold taco flavor with muscle-building macros, Abrar — crispy base, seasoned beef, melty cheese, and fresh toppings.

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🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

High-Protein Crust Option (Best Macros)

• 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

• 1 cup self-rising flour (or 1 cup flour + 1½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt)

• ½ scoop unflavored whey protein (optional boost)

(OR use high-protein store-bought pizza crust)

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Taco Topping

• 500g lean ground beef (5–10% fat)

• 1 tbsp taco seasoning (low sodium)

• ¼ cup water

• ¾ cup low-fat shredded mozzarella

• ½ cup reduced-fat cheddar

• ½ cup salsa (low sugar)

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Fresh Toppings (After Baking)

• Shredded lettuce

• Diced tomatoes

• Sliced jalapeños

• ¼ cup nonfat Greek yogurt (instead of sour cream)

• Fresh cilantro (optional)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make crust:

   • Mix Greek yogurt and flour (plus protein powder if using).

   • Knead until smooth.

   • Roll into a 10–12 inch circle on parchment.

   • Pre-bake at 200°C (400°F) for 8–10 minutes.

2. Cook beef:

   • Brown ground beef in skillet.

   • Drain excess fat.

   • Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer 2–3 minutes.

3. Assemble:

   • Spread salsa over crust.

   • Add seasoned beef.

   • Top with cheeses.

4. Bake again:

   • 8–10 minutes until cheese melts.

5. Add fresh toppings after baking.

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📊 Nutrition (Per Serving – 4 slices, approx.)

• Calories: ~480

• Protein: 48–55g

• Carbs: 38g

• Fat: 14g

(Varies by crust and cheese used.)

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💪 60g+ Protein Upgrade

• Increase beef to 650g

• Add ½ cup blended cottage cheese under the salsa layer

• Use protein tortilla crust for extra boost

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🔥 Low-Carb Version

• Use cauliflower crust

• Skip flour crust

• Increase beef and cheese

• Keep fresh toppings light