Taco Stffed Crust Pizza

 

Who doesn't love a good pizza? Fill the crust with cheese and it makes it that much better.

 

1 pizza dough recipe ( you can use mine or your favorite.)

10 string cheese

1/2 can vegetarian refried beans

3-4 tablespoons of taco sauce

1 pound ground beef

1 medium onion minced

1 yellow bell pepper minced

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon garlic powder

salt and pepper to taste

1 can fire roasted tomatoes in sauce

1/2 cup water

shredded cheddar jack cheese

1 head shredded iceberg lettuce

 

Spread the pizza crust on your baking sheet with a 1 inch over lap and place your string cheese along the edge and fold it over making sure to seal it. Place this in a 425 degree over for 7-8 minutes or until just slightly brown. Remove and spread with the beans and taco sauce. In a large heavey bottom skillet brown the beef with the onions and peppers. Once browned drain and replace in the pan. Add the spices and the tomates. Pour in the water and simmer uintil the liquid is gone. About 8 minutes. Spread the meat mixure over the beans and sprinkle with cheese. Place this in a 425 degree over for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Once the pizza has cooked sprinkle the top with the lettuce and more cheese. You can also drizzle more taco sauce over the top. For more on this recipe or any others please email me at alesia.leach@gmail.com