Southwest Beef & Chile Pizza

Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff 4 Servings • 5 Min. Prep Time • 23 Min. Cook Time

Ingredients
Add 1 lb. ground beef
Add 1/4 tsp. salt
Add 1 pkg. (16 oz.) thick prebaked pizza crust (12-in. diameter)
Add 1 c. prepared thick-and-chunky salsa
Add 2 c. shredded Mexican cheese blend or Monterey Jack cheese
Add 1 can (4 oz.) diced green chilies, drained well
Add 2 small plum tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped
Add 1/3 c. thinly slivered red onion
Add 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

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

Nutrition:

Calories: 811; Total Fat: 39g; Saturated Fat: 19g; Cholesterol: 126mg; Total Carbs: 67g; Fiber: 4g; Protein: 48g; Sodium: 172mg;