Taco Pizza Night

When I told Bill I was going to try a recipe for Taco Pizza, he kept asking me what  night was going to be Taco Pizza Night. So as you can guess Taco Pizza became a pretty big deal around here. I mean you are combining two favorites: Pizza and Tacos. How could it not be a winner? Like most of my recipes, I found it and adapted it. This one is from Pioneer Woman (love her!). 

 

(Please pardon the non-rotated photo...technical difficulties!)

Taco Pizza


⅓ cups Olive Oil
1 can (14 Ounce) Black Beans
3 teaspoon Taco Seasoning 
5 whole Corn Tortillas, Sliced Into Thin Strips
½ cups Canola Oil, For Frying
1 1/2  cup Grated Sharp Cheddar, I combined with Kraft's Taco Blend
1 head Green Leaf Lettuce, shredded 
2 whole  Tomatoes, Diced
1 can of Diced Black Olive¼ cups Sour Cream
3 Tablespoons Hot Sauce 

1 teaspoon of cumin
Pizza Dough (I buy mine in the freezer section at Walmart. It is excellent. You can also buy it fresh at Earth Fare or make it yourself :) ).


Pour the black beans into a sauce pan and add teaspoon of cumin and taco seasoning. Heat beans over medium heat. Use a potato masher to mash the beans. Cook on medium low (don't forget to stir every once and a while) until the bean mixture thickens.


In a frying pan heat oil over medium heat. When oil is hot, drop in the tortilla strips. Fry until golden and crispy. It shouldn't take long! Place fried strips on plate with a paper towel.


Preheat the oven to what the directions of the dough you are using dictates.

Roll dough out and use flour or cornmeal. I have really enjoyed using my pizza stone and recommend using one for pizzas.


I added on olive oil and kosher salt along the sides of the pizza (where the crust is) but this isn't necessary. Top pizza with black beans (make sure they are the consistency of refried beans and/or not too runny) and cheese.


Cook for 8-10 minutes. 


Mix sour cream, hot sauce, and taco seasoning. You want enough hot sauce to make the mixture thin enough to use as a sauce. 

When the cheese is melted and the crust is golden, remove pizza. Cover with shredded lettuce, olives, and tomatoes. Drizzle hot sour cream sauce on top. Enjoy immediately.