World Famous Recipes

Taco Pizza

~~~Cornmeal Pizza Dough~~~
2 to 2-1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup warm water (120º F to 130º F)
2 TB cooking oil
3/4 cup cornmeal

In a large bowl combine 1-1/4 cups of the flour, the yeast, and salt. Add warm water and 2 tablespoons oil.
Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Using a spoon, stir in cornmeal and as much of the remaining flour as you can.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff
dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total). Divide dough in half. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.

Grease two 11″ to 13″ pizza pans or baking sheets. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half of dough into
a circle 1″ larger than pizza pan. Transfer dough to pans. Build up edges slightly. Flute edges, if desired.
Prick generously with a fork. Do not let rise.

Bake in a 425º F., oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

~~~Pizza Toppings~~~
3/4 lb. ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 can (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 can (2-1/4 oz.) sliced pitted ripe olives, drained
1 env. (1-1/4 oz.) taco seasoning mix

~~~Garnishes~~~
2 cups (8 oz.) Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups lettuce, shredded
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
2 medium avocados, seeded, peeled, and chopped
1 carton (8 oz.) dairy sour cream
Chili powder, optional

In a large skillet sauté ground beef and onion until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain fat. Stir in tomato sauce, olives, and taco seasoning mix; heat through.

Spread ground beef mixture over hot crusts. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake about 12 minutes or until cheese melts.

Garnish with lettuce, tomatoes, and avocados. Spoon sour cream into center of each pizza. Sprinkle sour cream with chili powder, if desired.

Makes 6 servings.