D's Taco Pizza

Ingredients

• 0.5 pounds ground beef
• 0.5 cups chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.33 cups water
• 0.5 packets taco seasoning mix , 1 ounce
• 1 can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion , 14.5 ounce
• 2 cups salsa , Optional
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup refried beans
• 1 12-inch prepared pizza crust
• 2 cups Mexican-style shredded four-cheese blend , divided
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 2 tomatoes , chopped
• 1 can sliced black olives , 2.25 ounce
• 0.25 cups chopped green onion
• 1 cup sour cream , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat until beef is completely browned; drain fat from the skillet.

2. 2

   Stir water and taco seasoning mix into beef mixture, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place pizza crust onto a baking sheet.

4. 4

   Blend diced tomatoes, 1 cup salsa, and cilantro in a blender until smooth.

5. 5

   Spread refried beans in an even layer on the prepared pizza crust, leaving a border of about 1/2-inch uncovered around the outside. Spread 1 cup diced tomato mixture over beans in an even layer; reserve the remaining sauce. Scatter ground beef mixture over sauce, then cover with 1 1/2 cups cheese.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and crust edges are golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Top pizza with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, black olives, green onions, and remaining cheese. Serve with the reserved sauce, sour cream, and remaining salsa.