FRENCH BREAD TACO PIZZA

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Take your favorite taco ingredients, and layer them up on French bread. So easy and tasty, too!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 loaf French bread
1/2 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
1/3 cup water
1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ refried beans
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (6 oz)
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 tomato, chopped

Steps:

Heat oven to 425°F. Line large cookie sheet with foil. Cut bread in half lengthwise, then in half crosswise. Place on cookie sheet, cut sides up. Place in oven to lightly toast, about 5 minutes.
In 6-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat until brown, stirring frequently; drain. Add taco seasoning mix and water; cook until thickened.
Spread refried beans over toasted bread. Top with beef mixture, bell pepper, onion and cheese. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710, Carbohydrate 86 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1540 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 g