#31 Create My Own Recipe

I have debated with myself over whether or not this really counts, but in the end I determined that it does. I consulted some other recipes for this particular product, but none really fit what I felt what went into it. So, therefore, this is my own recipe… as inspired by Happy Joe’s amazingly delicious Taco Pizza and a few Internet recipes.

Nicole’s Attempt At Taco Pizza

Ingredients
(The amount is up to the creator, based on what you prefer)

-½-1 lb. Ground beef
-taco seasoning
-pizza crust (store bought or homemade)
-refried beans (small can)
-8oz pizza sauce
-shredded cheese (you can really choose, I used “taco blend” from Hautly, quite tasty, -cheddar or mozzarella would also work)
-chopped up iceberg lettuce
-tomato chopped (optional)
-crushed up yellow corn tortilla chips
-taco sauce or sour cream (optional)

Directions

Brown ground beef, and follow directions on taco seasoning packet. Spread a thin layer of refried beans on the pizza crust. Add taco seasoned beef, and pizza sauce (don’t overuse the pizza sauce, it takes away flavor from the meat). Sprinkle most of the cheese over the beef and sauce, but reserve about a handful of cheese. Bake in a 400 degree oven 8-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Sprinkle lettuce on top, and the rest of the cheese. Sprinkle tomatoes across pizza. Cover pizza with crushed corn tortilla chips. Put back into oven for 2-4 minutes. Let cool for a minute or two, and then cut into pizza sliced.

I prefer the pizza as is, but some enjoy taco sauce or sour cream as a condiment for the pizza. Use at your discretion.