Texas Beef Council

Southwest Beef & Chili Pizza Ground Beef

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Servings
   Serves 3-4

Prep Time
   15 minutes

Cook Time
   20 minutes

Cooking Methods
   Pan Frying or Sauté
   Pan Broiling
   Stir Fry

Beef Type
   Ground Beef


Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 package (16 ounces) prebaked thick pizza crust (12-inch)
  • 1-1/4 cups prepared thick and chunky salsa
  • 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies, well drained
  • 2 medium plum tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped
  • 1/3 cup thin red onion slivers
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

Heat oven to 450°F. In large nonstick skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat 6 minutes or until outside surface is no longer pink, breaking up into small crumbles. Pour off drippings. Season with salt.

Place pizza crust on ungreased large baking sheet. Spread salsa over crust; sprinkle with half of cheese. Top with beef, chilies, tomatoes, onion and remaining cheese.

Bake 11-13 minutes or until toppings are hot and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro; cut into 8 wedges. Serve immediately.