DEEP-DISH BEEF 'N' BEAN TACO PIZZA

Deep-Dish Beef 'n' Bean Taco Pizza image

My whole family enjoys this dish that tastes like a taco and looks like a deep-dish pizza. The thick tasty crust can handle lots of toppings, so load it up for a bright, fun meal. -Nancy Circle, Perkins, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
2 cups warm water (120° to 130°), divided
1 tablespoon honey
1 pound ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 cup refried beans
1/3 cup taco sauce
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
Shredded lettuce
Chopped tomatoes
Crushed tortilla chips
Sliced ripe olives, drained
Diced avocado
Sour cream
Salsa

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Combine 2-1/2 cups flour, cornmeal, salt and yeast. In another bowl, combine 1-1/4 cups warm water and honey. Gradually add dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Do not knead. Cover; let rest 20 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, cook and stir beef, crumbling meat, until no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning and remaining water. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. , Press dough to fit a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Combine beans and taco sauce; spread over dough. Top with beef mixture and cheese. Bake on a lower oven rack until crust is golden and cheese is melted, 15-18 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. If desired, serve with optional toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1050mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.