Today I would like to share with you a terrific twist on pizza. You can make your own crust or use the yummy pre-made ones in the grocery store. This recipe is a little Italian, a lot Mexican and so so good it may become a regular request from your family!
Ingredients:
- 2 T. Olive oil
- 3/4 to 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 jalepeno pepper, seeded and diced *optional
- 1/2 C. red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 C. canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 T. dry oregano
- 1 t. cumin
- 1 C. tomato sauce
- 1 ready-made or home made pizza crust (large size)
- 1 C. grated pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 C. grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 C. fresh cilantro, chopped
Brown your ground beef in a large skillet until done. Drain off fat in colander.
In same skillet saute onion, garlic and jalapeño until softened. Add ground beef back to skillet then add bell pepper, beans, oregano and cumin.
Cook on low heat until all veggies are tender and spices are well mixed.
Spread your sauce on your pizza crust. spread the beef mixture over sauce. Sprinkle with cilantro. Scatter both cheeses on top. Bake for approx. 25-35 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Let rest before slicing.
Tips: This pizza is a fork and knife meal.
I have had great success with the Trader Joes pizza crust in a package. It has 2 crusts and is shaped rectangular. I use one for the above ingredients.
I serve with a side of sour cream, bottled favorite salsa and hot sauce for the husband (Pica Pico!)
I am happy to have this forum to share my favorite recipes and my passion for cooking. I encourage anyone who is not having a family meal around the kitchen table to try it, you're going to love it - oh and the pizza too!
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