MEXICAN PIZZA

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Provided by Meribeth Blackwell

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 small onion, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbsp (heaping tablespoon) chili powder
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 (15 oz) can refried beans
4 (9-inch) flour tortillas
1/2 c chunky salsa, or your favorite
green onions, sliced
tomatoes, diced
black olives, sliced
1 c cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Brown beef, onions and garlic in skillet over medium heat; drain off grease and add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Combine chili powder, cumin and paprika; stir into meat mixture.
4. Place 1 flour tortilla in the bottom of 2 pie plates; spread refried beans onto each tortilla; top each with 1/2 of the meat mixture and then place another tortilla on each. Place in preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.
5. Remove from oven and top each pizza with 1/2 of the salsa. Garnish with green onions, olives and tomatoes; top each with 1/2 of the shredded cheese.
6. Return to oven for about 5 minutes or until cheese has melted; cool slightly. Slice each pizza into quarters and serve.