Southwest Pizza

KC_Cooker's Note:

The Jan/Feb 2007 issue of Simple and Delicious magazine has been a goldmine of recipes for my family. This is another hit. I adapted the recipe by adding a few touches and using homemade pizza crust, but you can use a premade crust as well if you'd like.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 Pizza

• 1 pizza crust
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 cup southwestern salsa
• 1/2 cup black beans
• 1/2 cup shredded barbecued pork
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1 3/4 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

Directions:

1. Follow your own crust instructions and then prebake at 400° for 6-7 minutes or until golden brown.
2. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef and onions over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
3. Stir in salsa, black beans and pork.
4. Cook for a few minutes until warmed through.
5. Spread over crust.
6. Sprinkle with cheese.
7. Bake 6-8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.