suemunzlinger's Recipe

Taco Pizza

Category: Main Dish

Ingredients
1 lb. ground turkey or lean ground beef
1 envelope (reduced sodium) taco seasoning mix
2 (8 oz.) cans crescent rolls
1 (16 oz.) can refried beans
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
1 can dicd tomatoes with green chilies***
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup green onions, chopped



Directions
Heat oven to 375 degrees.

Brown ground meat and drain.

Add taco seasoning to the ground beef according to the package directions.

Unroll crescent rolls into rectangles. Place in ungreased 11 1/2 inch x 16 1/2 inch jelly roll pan or cookie sheet.

Press dough over the bottom and 1/2 inch up sides to form crust. Bake at 375 oven for 11 to 13 minutes or just until golden brown.

Microwave beans in a microwave safe bowl for 1 minute (or until warmed through).

Carefully spread beans over warm crust creating a thin layer.

Top with cooked beef mixture, sprinkle with cheese followed by tomatoes, black olives and green onion.

Return to oven for 3-6 more minutes until cheese is melted. Serve immediately
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**** You can omit the tomatoes with chilis and the step to put it in the oven to melt the cheese. After spreading the beans and taco meat on the crust, sprinkle with cheese, fresh diced tomatoes, black olives, shredded lettuce and green onions and if you wish a little sour cream.