Easy Taco Pizza (Printable Format)
Crescent roll crust with savory beef, beans, cheese, and vibrant toppings for a deliciously easy dinner.
# Needed Ingredients:
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1 pound ground beef
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1 envelope taco seasoning mix
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2 cans (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
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1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
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2 to 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend
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1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
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1/4 cup sliced black olives
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4 green onions, chopped
# Preparation Steps:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring to crumble. Drain excess fat.
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Add taco seasoning mix and 1/2 to 2/3 cup water to the cooked beef. Stir well and simmer until most liquid evaporates.
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Unroll crescent roll dough into rectangles and press it into an 11.5 x 16.5 inch jelly roll pan to form the crust, working about 1/2 inch up the edges.
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Bake crust in the preheated oven for 11 to 13 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Microwave refried beans on high for 1 minute to soften.
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Spread warmed refried beans evenly over the baked crust.
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Distribute seasoned ground beef evenly over the refried bean layer.
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Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the beef.
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Evenly distribute chopped tomatoes, black olives, and green onions onto the cheese layer.
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Return pan to oven and bake for 3 to 6 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Let rest for several minutes before cutting into squares or rectangles. Serve hot.
# Supplementary Details:
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For a crispier crust, bake the crescent roll base slightly longer before adding toppings.