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Taco Pizza

Name: Taco Pizza
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 2 medium pizzas
Ingredients: 1 recipe Pizza Dough, divided into 2 portions; 1 recipe Taco Sauce, divided; 1 lb ground beef; 1 small onion, diced; 1 jalapeño pepper, diced; 1 to 2 tbsp taco seasoning, homemade or any preferred brand; ¼ cup water; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, with a small handful reserved for finishing; 2 Roma tomatoes, diced; Finely sliced romaine or iceberg lettuce; Optional: sliced black olives, sour cream, more taco sauce, crushed nacho-flavored tortilla chips, chopped cilantro, or chopped green onion

Taco pizza combines a crisp crust and melted cheese with seasoned beef, fresh tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and your favorite taco toppings. Make the linked Pizza Dough and Taco Sauce recipes first, or prepare them ahead so assembly is quick when you are ready to bake.

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Prepare the Pizza Dough and Taco Sauce from the linked recipes. Divide the dough into 2 portions if that has not already been done.
Heat the oven according to the instructions for the dough you are using. Stretch each dough portion into a medium pizza crust and let it rest while the meat cooks.
Cook the ground beef over medium heat with the diced onion and jalapeño. Drain the excess grease. Add the taco seasoning and ¼ cup water; cook until the liquid has been absorbed.
Spread Taco Sauce over each crust, reserving some for finishing. Divide the beef mixture, mozzarella, and cheddar between the pizzas.
Bake according to the instructions for the dough you are using, until the crust is golden and the cheese has melted.
Finish with tomatoes, lettuce, reserved cheddar, more taco sauce, and any optional toppings. Slice and serve hot.

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From Justin’s kitchen

Make the Pizza Dough and Taco Sauce ahead when you want an easier dinner. Use any taco seasoning you trust and add the fresh toppings only after the pizza comes out of the oven.