Easy Taco Pizza

Is it a pizza? Is it a taco? Who can say for sure? What I can tell you is that this taco pizza is delicious! Put all your favorite taco toppings on a pizza crust with taco meat and nacho cheese and you have a tasty, hearty dinner.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 pre-made pizza crust or refrigerated pizza dough
• 1 cup refried beans
• 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• Sour cream and salsa for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the pizza crust or dough.

2. Brown the Ground Beef:

• In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain any excess fat.

3. Add Taco Seasoning:

• Add the taco seasoning and water to the browned beef. Cook according to the seasoning packet instructions. Set aside.

4. Prepare the Pizza Crust:

• Roll out the pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza pan according to the package instructions.

5. Spread Refried Beans:

• Spread a layer of refried beans over the pizza crust.

6. Add Taco Meat:

• Spread the seasoned taco meat evenly over the beans.

7. Sprinkle with Cheese:

• Sprinkle the shredded Mexican blend cheese over the taco meat.

8. Bake:

• Bake the pizza in the preheated oven according to the pizza crust or dough instructions or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

9. Top and Serve:

• Once out of the oven, top the taco pizza with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sliced black olives (if using), and sliced green onions.

10. Serve with Sour Cream and Salsa:

• Slice the taco pizza and serve with dollops of sour cream and salsa on the side.