Taco Pizza

Name: Taco Pizza
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: SouthWest,American,
Ingredients: 3/4 cup cold water; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 3/4 cups bread flour; 1 tsp instant dry yeast; 1 tsp salt; 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 package McCormick® Taco Seasoning Mix Mild; 1 cup prepared salsa; 3/4 cup water; 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 1 cup chopped tomato

What do you get when you combine two foodie favorites – pizza and tacos? Taco Pizza! Top a simple homemade crust with taco-seasoned ground beef, salsa and extra cheese for crave-worthy (and easy) meal.

5m

PREP TIME

25m

COOK TIME

323

CALORIES

12

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 8

Ingredients

Homemade Crust
3/4 cup cold water
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 3/4 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon instant dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
Taco Pizza
1 pound lean ground beef Substitutions available
- ground turkey
1 package McCormick® Mild Taco Seasoning Mix
1 cup prepared salsa
3/4 cup water
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend Substitutions available
- shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped tomato

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 For the Crust, whisk water and olive oil in liquid measuring cup. Place flour, yeast and salt in food processor; pulse until well blended. With machine running, gradually add water mixture just until mixed and no dry flour remains in bowl, about 30 seconds. Process 1 minute longer until dough forms a ball.
2 Transfer dough to lightly floured surface. Knead by hand about 30 seconds until dough is smooth, shaping into a ball. Transfer to a lightly greased bowl. Spray dough lightly with no stick cooking spray. Cover with plastic wrap. Place bowl in warm, draft-free place and allow dough to rise about 1 1/2 hours until puffy. Transfer to lightly greased sheet pan. Press and stretch dough into a rectangle about 15-inches long by 10-inches wide. Cover with plastic wrap. Place baking sheet in warm, draft-free place and allow dough to rise about 45 minutes longer.
3 Meanwhile, for the taco meat, brown ground beef in large skillet on medium-high heat. Drain fat. Stir in Seasoning Mix, salsa and water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4 Preheat oven to 450°F. Gently stretch dough towards corners of sheet pan to return to original size before adding pizza toppings. Spoon meat mixture evenly over crust. Sprinkle with cheese.
5 Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is lightly browned. Top with shredded lettuce and chopped tomato. Add additional toppings as desired, such as sliced jalapeños and sour cream.

Test Kitchen Tip: For easier prep, make pizza using a prepared 12-inch crust. Top crust as directed, and reduce bake time to 12 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.