Taco Pizza

Ingredients

• 10 fluids ounces warm water
• 0.75 teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 can tomato paste , 6 ounce
• 0.75 cups water
• 1 package taco seasoning mix , 1.25 ounce
• 1 teaspoon chili powder , or to taste
• 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper , or to taste
• 1 can fat-free refried beans , 16 ounce
• 0.33 cups salsa
• 0.25 cups chopped onion
• 0.5 pounds ground beef
• 4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Add water, salt, oil, flour and yeast to your bread machine in the order listed. Select the dough cycle. Check dough after it has been mixing for a few minutes. If it is too dry and not mixing, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it is mixing and has a nice dough consistency. You want the dough to be pliable but not sticky.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine tomato paste, water, and 3/4 of the package of taco seasoning mix. Stir in chili powder and cayenne pepper; set aside. In another bowl, mix refried beans, salsa, and onion; set aside.

3. 3

   Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until evenly brown; drain excess fat. Season with the remaining 1/4 package of taco seasoning and a small amount of water. Simmer for a few minutes, then remove from heat.

4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

5. 5

   When the dough cycle is finished, remove dough from the machine. Divide dough in half, and pat into two 12-inch pans. Spread a layer of bean mixture on top of dough, then a layer of the tomato mixture. Sprinkle with seasoned beef and top with Cheddar cheese.

6. 6

   Bake in preheated oven until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes, turning pizzas halfway through baking.