SOMBRERO PIZZA

Sombrero Pizza image

Provided by Francine Lizotte

Categories Pizza

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 24

PIZZA
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 c onions, chopped
1/3 c jalapeño peppers, seeded, ribs removed and finely chopped
1 1/2 lb (750 g.) lean ground beef
1/2 tsp ground himalayan sea salt, or to taste
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
3 Tbsp taco seasoning, divided
1 1/2 tsp dried mexican oregano (substitute with regular oregano)
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
3 large cloves garlic, pressed
1 can(s) (16 oz.) refried beans
1/3 c medium chunky salsa
2 large (14-inch each) pizza doughs
1 1/2 c sharp white cheddar cheese (3/4 cup per pizza), grated
1 1/2 c sharp yellow cheddar cheese (3/4 cup per pizza), grated
TOPPING
2 c iceberg lettuce, washed and cut into 2-inch strips
3 large roma tomatoes, washed, seeded and diced
1/2 c sharp white cheddar cheese (1/4 cup per pizza), grated
1/2 c sharp yellow cheddar cheese (1/4 cup per pizza), grated
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
4 Tbsp ranch dressing

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 500ºF.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and when hot, add onions and jalapeño peppers; sauté for 2 minutes. Add ground beef and season with ground sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook half way breaking down the meat into small pieces. Add 2 tbsp. taco seasoning, oregano, cumin and red pepper flakes; stir and cook until the meat is no longer pink. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.
3. In a bowl, combine refried beans, salsa and the remaining 1 tbsp. taco seasoning; stir well.
4. To assemble the pizza, divide and spread the refried bean mixture on the 2 pizza doughs as well as beef mixture, leaving about ½ inch around the edge. Add ¾ cup each of white and yellow cheese per pie.
5. Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheeses are melted.
6. Remove from the heat and divide iceberg lettuce and tomatoes between the two pizzas. Add a ¼ cup of white and yellow cheese per pie and then divide the cilantro between the two pizzas. Drizzle on the ranch dressing. Makes two pizzas
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