Mexican Pizza

I have a great pizza recipe for you!  This was another absolute hit at my house the other night.  Beans, seasoned ground beef, Mexican cheese, lettuce and tomato make give this pizza a delicious Mexican flavor.  My oldest hungry puppy said that this Mexican pizza was better than the one she had at our favorite Mexican restaurant!  High praise, indeed!  

Mexican Pizza
Pizza dough (homemade like this one, or store bought)
1 pound ground beef
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 to 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning
1/2 cup water
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans
8 ounces Mexican melting cheese, shredded ( I used La Morenita Authentic Mexican Melting Cheese)
Shredded lettuce
Chopped tomato

Preheat the oven to 425F.  Grease a pizza pan.  Set aside.

Brown the ground beef.  Drain off any grease, then stir in the chili powder, taco seasoning, and water.  Simmer over medium-low heat until the water has almost cooked away.  Meanwhile, mash the pinto beans.

Roll out the pizza dough to fit the prepared pan.  Spread the beans over the unbaked crust.  Spoon the meat over the beans.  Sprinkle the cheese over the pizza and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.  
Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle the lettuce and tomato over the top. Makes 1 pizza, about 8 slices.

Enjoy!  -Cardamommy