Deep Dish Beef 'n' Bean Taco Pizza

By brenie_shydee

Ingredients

• OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
• 2 cups warm water (120° to 130°), divided
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 envelope taco seasoning
• 1 cup refried beans
• 1/3 cup taco sauce
• 2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
• Shredded lettuce
• Chopped tomatoes
• Crushed tortilla chips
• Sliced ripe olives, drained
• Diced avocado
• Sour cream
• Salsa

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Combine 2-1/2 cups flour, cornmeal, salt and yeast. In another bowl, combine 1-1/4 cups warm water and honey. Gradually add dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Do not knead. Cover; let rest 20 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, cook and stir beef, crumbling meat, until no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning and remaining water. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.

3. Press dough to fit a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Combine beans and taco sauce; spread over dough. Top with beef mixture and cheese. Bake on a lower oven rack until crust is golden and cheese is melted, 15-18 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. If desired, serve with optional toppings.