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Deep-Dish Taco Pizza

Time :30 minutes
Yield :8 servings
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Some ideas sound so absurdly delicious it's hard to believe they could exist in real life. Deep-Dish Taco Pizza is one of those dishes, with the only difference being that it definitely exists. The homemade pizza crust holds a delicious mixture of savory, spicy taco meat, hearty refried beans, and melty, creamy, sharp-yet-balanced cheese. And then it gets better! Yes, really! Deep-Dish Taco Pizza is the perfect vessel for all of your favorite Tex-Mex toppings to really kick the happiness up a notch! Never debate whether to order out for pizza or tacos again; why not have both?
Some ideas sound so absurdly delicious it's hard to believe they could exist in real life. Deep-Dish Taco Pizza is one of those dishes, with the only difference being that it definitely exists. The homemade pizza crust holds a delicious mixture of savory, spicy taco meat, hearty refried beans, and melty, creamy, sharp-yet-balanced cheese. And then it gets better! Yes, really! Deep-Dish Taco Pizza is the perfect vessel for all of your favorite Tex-Mex toppings to really kick the happiness up a notch! Never debate whether to order out for pizza or tacos again; why not have both?

Ingredients

For the pizza:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour divided
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (.75-ounce) package quick-rise yeast
  • 2 cups warm water 120-130 degrees F, divided
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 envelope taco seasoning
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 1/3 cup taco sauce
  • 2 cups Colby-Monterey Jack cheese shredded

Optional toppings:

  • lettuce to taste, shredded
  • tomatoes to taste, chopped
  • tortilla chips to taste, crushed
  • ripe olives to taste, drained and sliced
  • avocado to taste, sliced
  • sour cream to taste
  • salsa to taste

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • In a bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups of the flour, the cornmeal, the salt, and the yeast.
  • In another bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups of the water and the honey.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture into the water mixture and beat until just moistened.
  • Stir enough of the remaining flour into the dough mixture to form a soft dough. Do not knead.
  • Let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
  • While the dough is resting, in a small skillet over medium heat, cook the beef, while stirring and crumbling, until it is no longer pink. Drain the excess fat.
  • Add the taco seasoning and the remaining water to the meat mixture and cook, while stirring, until it has thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Press the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  • In a bowl, combine the refried beans and the taco sauce.
  • Spread the bean mixture over the dough.
  • Top the bean mixture with the beef mixture and then with the cheese.
  • Bake on a lower oven rack until the crust is golden and the cheese has melted, about 15-18 minutes.
  • Let the pizza stand for 5 minutes.
  • Serve with the desired toppings.
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