Tex Mex Taco Pizza With Tater Crust Recipes

MEXICAN TACO PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425F and line one or two sheet pans with parchment paper or a Silpat; set aside.*
• To a large skillet, add the onion, beef, olive oil if necessary, and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 to 6 minutes, or until beef is cooked through and onions are soft and translucent; crumble beef as it cooks and stir frequently to ensure even cooking.
• Add the taco seasoning and stir to combine. Take skillet off the heat and set aside.
• Place the frozen pizza crusts directly from the freezer on either one or two sheet pans, depending on the exact size of your crusts and pans.
• Add an equal amount of the refried beans to both crusts, leaving a bare 1-inch margin from the edges.
• Add an equal amount of the beef mixture to both crusts.
• Add 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese to each crust.
• Add 1 cup cheddar cheese to each crust.
• Bake for about 12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and crusts are as cooked through as desired.
• Add an equal amount of tomato and cilantro as desired to both crusts and serve immediately. Pizza is best fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.

TEX-MEX STUFFED-CRUST PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 F with a pizza stone on the bottom rack.
• Divide the pizza dough in half. Line a pizza peel or turned-over baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll one half of the dough into a 12-inch round on the parchment. Layer the sliced Cheddar over the crust, leaving a 1-inch border all around. Brush the border with olive oil. Roll the remaining piece of dough on another sheet of parchment into a 12-inch round and place it on top of the first crust. Lightly roll over the dough with the rolling pin to seal the rounds together, then fold the edges up and pinch them in place to form a crust border. Transfer the dough on the parchment to the pizza stone and bake until just cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir the spices into the beef. Clear a spot in the pan and add the tomato paste. Let toast for 1 minute, then stir into the beef. Add 1/2 cup water and simmer rapidly, stirring until the water has almost reduced away, about 2 minutes. Keep hot.
• Spread the beans on the crust, leaving a border. Spoon the meat over the top, then the pico de gallo. Mound the lettuce on the pizza and top with the grated Cheddar, avocado, sour cream and olives. Slice and serve immediately.

TEX-MEX TACO PIZZA WITH TATER CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly coat interior of 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray.
• In large mixing bowl, blend Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns with eggs, salt and pepper, and grated parmesan cheese. Press potato mixture into bottom and up sides of pie pan. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until crust is set.
• Stir taco seasoning into tomato sauce and spread across potato crust. Sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese evenly over sauce. Top cheese with bell pepper, crumbled bacon, and chopped cilantro. Return pizza to oven for 6 minutes more, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.

TEX-MEX PIZZA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in salsa and chilies., Place crust on an ungreased pizza pan. Top with the beef mixture, cheese, beans, corn and olives., Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and cheese is melted. Toss avocado with lemon juice. Serve pizza with avocado and sour cream.