Pizza is so frequently asked for in my house – but I can only do so much pepperoni pizza, personally. I like to try new flavor combos on my homemade pizza dough. Pizza is also really great way to re-purpose leftovers, especially meats. Sometimes I will even make just a little extra of the meat for one meal, so that I can use it for a pizza later in the week. That’s exactly what I did with the Carne Asada Pizza – I made a few extra pieces of carne asada when I was making my Simple Carne Asada Tacos so that I could turn it into pizza later in the week.
Whenever I post a pizza recipe, I like to include my favorite recipe for homemade pizza dough (you can see it at the bottom of the recipe card for this pizza). I know making dough is scary to some people, but this really is so simple. It takes just a few minutes to put together the dough and then it is just about letting the yeast do it’s work to rise and make pillowing delicious pizza dough. That said – you can totally us a store bought dough to roll out or you can buy the par cooked pizza crusts. Whatever works for you and your family on this pizza night.
Substitutes and Variations:
If you have left over ground beef taco meat – you can use that on this pizza for sure. You could also use leftover pollo asada or even some shredded rotisserie chicken. Just keep in mind that whatever meat you choose to put on this pizza should be fully cooked, as you are not baking it long enough to cook most meats thoroughly.
Suggestions for Sides:
With the beans on the crust – this pizza is rather filling. Even my son that can often eat an entire pizza on his own, cannot consume quite as much and he is not hungry in a couple hours. You are really getting more bang for your buck with this simple but hearty pizza. However, you are looking to stretch this pizza to serve it to a bigger crowd – a side a chips and pico is a great option. You could also always do a salad on the side.
Tools that may make this recipe easier:
You will need some pizza pans to make this pizza. I prefer the style that has the holes on the bottom. This makes sure that the bottom crust is cooked and crispy. You also want a nice sharp pizza wheel to cut all the way through this pizzas.
Now Let’s Get Cookin’!
Carne Asada Pizza
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb Carne Asada can be leftover or see recipe below
- 2 15oz can Refried Beans
- 1 tbsp Taco Seasoning see recipe below
- 3 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 3 stalks Green Onions chopped
- 2 Prepared Pizza Crusts see recipe below for homemade version
Instructions
- If making homemade pizza dough (see recipe below), have them prepared to the point of adding ingredients.
- If using premade pizza crusts, prepare per the package instructions to the point of adding ingredients.
- Preheat oven to 425degF.
- Evenly spread each pizza crust with one can of refried beans. Then sprinkle with half a tablespoon of taco seasoning. Next add one cup of cheese followed by half of the chopped carne asada to each crust. Next add another half cup of cheese to each and then a sprinkle of green onions.
- Place in oven to bake for 15 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing to serve.
Notes
Simple Carne Asada
Ingredients
- 3 lb Flank Steak chopped
- 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning see recipe below
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 2 tbsp Lime Juice
Instructions
- Add oil, lime juice, taco seasoning and steak to a gallon sized zipper bag. Squish around to get it all coated. Place in refrigerator for at least 4 hours (up to 24hrs) to marinate.
- Preheat griddle or flattop to high. Once fully hot add marinated meat (with all of the liquid). Allow to cook while moving around frequently with a long spatula. Cook until you no longer see pink. Remove to a plate.
Notes
Thin Crust Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Yeast instant
- ⅓ cup Oil
- 1½ cup Warm Water
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 2 tsp Salt
- 4½ cups Flour
Instructions
- Prepare all of the ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, sugar, salt, and oil. Let sit to activate for about 10 minutes. Yeast should become foamy.
- Add flour to activated yeast mixture. Stir together until a sticky dough forms. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to proof for about an hour (until dough has doubled in size)
- Preheat oven to 425degF.
- Once risen, split into two equal halves. Add one half of dough to floured surface and use a rolling pin to press out into ¼-in thick in the shape of the baking sheet. Move to parchment paper covered baking sheet. Spray with cooking oil.
- Bake for 8 minutes.
- Continue to pizza recipe directions.
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