Taco Pizza

Name: Taco Pizza
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 pizzas (8 pieces each)
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 1 cup water; 2 prebaked 12-inch pizza crusts; 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans; 3/4 cup salsa; 2 cups coarsely crushed tortilla chips; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; Optional: shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield 2 pizzas (8 pieces each)

Test Kitchen Approved

Two dinner faves come together in this taco pizza. Ready the sprinkle cheese and the hot sauce!

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 cup water
2 prebaked 12-inch pizza crusts
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
3/4 cup salsa
2 cups coarsely crushed tortilla chips
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes; set aside.
Place crusts on ungreased pizza pans or baking sheets. Combine beans and salsa; spread over crusts. Top with beef mixture, chips and cheese.
Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, 13-16 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with lettuce and tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts

2 pieces: 310 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 747mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.

Convenient prebaked crust makes this tasty taco pizza as easy as can be. It's a great recipe, especially if you have teenagers. I keep the ingredients on hand so that we can whip up this filling meal anytime. —Mary Cass, Baltimore, Maryland

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