March 28, 2013


It was a pizza kinda night at our house and this one comes from www.life-as-a-lofthouse.ca .


                                                             Taco Pizza

1 pound lean ground beef
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 (10 oz.) can refrigerated pizza dough
1 (16 oz.) can refried beans
2-3 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 c. chopped tomatoes
1/4 c. sliced black olives
4 green onions, chopped

Heat oven to 350.  Brown ground beef in a large skillet, over medium-high heat.  Drain grease.  Add taco seasoning to the ground beef according to package directions.
Unroll pizza dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet.  Let dough sit at room temperature for 5 minutes.  Press dough over the bottom and up along all 4 sides of the cookie sheet.  Bake pizza dough for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.  Remove from oven.
Place refried beans into a microwavable safe bowl.  Microwave 1 minute.  Stir well and then spread beans evenly over the top of the warm pizza crust.  Top with the ground beef mixture, sprinkle with cheese, then tomatoes, black olives, and green onion.
Return to oven and bake another 5-7 minutes, or until cheese is melted.  Serve immediately and enjoy.
Store any leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

My note:  I basically did this recipe as written with the exception of using a frozen dough and I make my own taco seasoning and here is that recipe.  I always double and triple it.
1 Tbls. chili powder
1/ 4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 1/2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. black pepper

Mix together and store in an air-tight container.  2 Tbls. equal 1 package.  2 Tbls. per pound of meat.

Very tasty pizza that's all I have to say.  Enjoy!!!