Southwest Beef & Chile Pizza
Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff
 
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 Min.
Cook Time: 23 Min.
What you need:
* 1 lb. ground beef
* 1/4 tsp. salt
* 1 pkg. (16 oz.) thick prebaked pizza crust (12-in. diameter)
* 1 c. prepared thick-and-chunky salsa
* 2 c. shredded Mexican cheese blend or Monterey Jack cheese
* 1 can (4 oz.) diced green chilies, drained well
* 2 small plum tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped
* 1/3 c. thinly slivered red onion
* 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
What to do:
1. Heat oven to 450°F.
2. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef; cook 8-10 min., breaking into 3/4-in. crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; season with salt.
3. Place pizza crust on ungreased pizza pan or large baking sheet. Spread salsa evenly on crust; sprinkle with 1/2 of cheese. Top evenly with beef, chilies, tomatoes and onion. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
4. Bake in 450°F oven 11-13 min. or until topping is hot and cheese is bubbly. Sprinkle with cilantro; cut into 8 wedges. Serve immediately.

* Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff
Nutritional information:
Calories: 811;   Total Fat: 39g;   Saturated Fat: 19g;   Cholesterol: 126mg;   Total Carbs: 67g;   Fiber: 4g;   Protein: 48g;   Sodium: 172mg;