TACO PIZZA RECIPE

WHAT IS TACO PIZZA?
It all came to me one night when we had some leftover refried beans and ground beef from our ‘Taco Tuesday.’ I whipped up my easy pizza dough recipe and stretched the dough to fit in a large baking sheet. I loaded it up with the leftover beans, taco meat and cheese. Some diced tomatoes and sliced olives were also added. After the baking process was done, I sprinkled on some green onion, salsa and sour cream. My entire family thought it was a hit! Now, everyone in the house asks for Taco Pizza all the time.

Ingredients :

1 lb. ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
2 (8 oz.) cans Pillsbury crescent rolls
1 (16 oz.) can refried beans (I used the jalapeño kind)
2-3 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced black olives
4 green onions, chopped
Heat oven to 375 degrees.

How To Make TACO PIZZA

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Brown ground beef and drain.

Add taco seasoning to the ground beef according to the package directions
Unroll crescent rolls into rectangles. Place in ungreased 11 1/2 inch x 16 1/2 inch jelly roll pan or cookie sheet.

Press dough over the bottom and 1/2 inch up sides to form crust. Bake at 375 oven for 11 to 13 minutes or just until golden brown.
Microwave beans in a microwave safe bowl for 1 minute.

Carefully spread beans over warm crust creating a thin layer.
Top with cooked beef mixture, sprinkle with cheese followed by tomatoes, black olives and green onion.

Return to oven for 3-6 more minutes until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Makes 12 main dish servings or 48 appetizers.

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