Taco Pizza

• Meat

  • 1/2 lb Ground beef, lean

• Produce

  • 1 15 ounce can Black beans
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 Lettuce

• Condiments

  • 1/3 cup Salsa, jarred

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 1/4 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1 lb Pizza dough

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 3/4 tsp Cumin, ground

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, sharp
  • 1 cup Monterey jack cheese

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Ingredients

• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
• 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/3 cup jarred salsa
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 pound pizza dough
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• Chopped lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, black olives, salsa, cilantro and plain Greek yogurt or sour cream

Directions

• In a large skillet over medium high heat add the ground beef.
• Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break up the beef into small crumbles.
• Season the beef with the spices, salt and pepper.
• Cook the beef until it is done then pour it onto paper towels if there is any excess grease.
• In a bowl mash together all of the ingredients with a potato masher until desired consistency is reached.
• Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
• Stretch or roll the pizza dough out onto a prepared pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper and sprinkled with cornmeal.
• Spread the mashed black beans evenly on top of the pizza dough.
• Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the beans.
• Top with the crumbled ground beef and the rest of the shredded cheese.
• Bake the pizza on the middle rack of the oven for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Remove from the oven and top with any or all of the listed toppings.