Taco Pizza Pie

On A Budget

A fun entree, for less than $1.50 per serving, that twists together both of your families favorites; taco and pizza.

Ingredients

6 servings

1 pound lean ground beef

1 cup salsa

1 tablespoon chili powder

½ teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon salt

2 cups all purpose baking mix

½ cup boiling water

½ cup Crystal Farms® Finely Shredded Mexican Taco Cheese*

½ cup finely chopped lettuce

½ cup crushed nacho-flavored tortilla chips

Cooking Directions

Heat oven to 375° F.  Spray large cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.  Brown ground beef in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.  Drain grease.  Reduce heat to low.  Stir in salsa, chili powder, cumin and salt.  Cook until heated through.  Meanwhile, stir together baking mix and ¼ cup cheese in medium bowl.  Stir in boiling water, stirring until dough forms.  Sprinkle baking mix onto cutting board.  Knead dough about 5 times or until smooth.  Roll dough into 14-inch round.  Place on prepared cookie sheet.  Spoon beef mixture on crust to within 2-inches of edge.  Fold edges of dough over beef. Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until crust is golden brown.  Remove from oven.  Top with remaining ¼ cup cheese, lettuce and tortilla chips.