Easy Taco Pizza

Name: Easy 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).

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

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

1. 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.
2. Place crusts on ungreased pizza pans or baking sheets. Combine beans and salsa; spread over crusts. Top with beef mixture, chips and cheese.
3. 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.

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