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Sombrero Pizza

This beautiful pizza is unbelievably flavorful! You'll be pleasantly surprised with this delicious and colorful pie!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Passive time0 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 2 pizzas
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Canadian, Fusion, Mexican
Keyword Beef, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, Finger Food, Kids Recipes, Legumes/Beans, Pizza, Tailgating

Ingredients

PIZZA

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil tips & tricks
  • 1 cup onions, chopped
  • 1/3 cup jalapeño peppers, seeded, ribs removed and finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 lbs. (750 g) lean ground beef
  • 1/2 tsp. ground Himalayan pink salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 3 tbsp. taco seasoning, divided see Recipe
  • 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 (16 oz.) refried beans
  • 1/3 cup medium chunky salsa
  • 2 -12 inch pizza doughs see Recipe
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp white Cheddar cheese (3/4 cup per pizza), grated
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp yellow Cheddar cheese (3/4 cup per pizza), grated

TOPPING

  • 2 cups iceberg lettuce, washed and cut into 2-inch strips
  • 3 large Roma tomatoes, washed, seeded and diced tips & tricks
  • 1/2 cup sharp white Cheddar cheese (1/4 cup per pizza), grated
  • 1/2 cup sharp yellow Cheddar cheese (1/4 cup per pizza), grated
  • 2 tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped tips & tricks
  • 3 to 4 tbsp. ranch dressing see Recipe

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 500ºF.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and when hot, add onions and jalapeño peppers; sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add ground beef; season with ground sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook halfway, 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.
  • In a bowl, combine refried beans, salsa and the remaining 1 tbsp. taco seasoning; stir well.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.