Refried Bean-Taco Pizza Recipe

By gbvampy1

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 pounds ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 envelope taco seasoning
• 1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust
• 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
• 2 taco shells, coarsely crushed
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 2 cups torn iceberg lettuce
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sliced ripe olives

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in water and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, place crust on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread with refried beans. Top with the beef mixture, taco shells and cheeses. Bake at 450° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with lettuce, tomatoes and olives. Yield: 8 servings.