Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Taco Pizza


Brian LOVES tacos & I swear he would eat them weekly if it were up to him. Since I do the majority of the cooking, I get tired of making what seems like the same 'ole things every month. Thanks to Pinterest (and www.realmomkitchen.com), I found a great way to quinch Brian's taco cravings while making something different. The best part about this recipe is you can put whatever you like on it!

1 lb. ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
2 - 8 oz. cans crescent rolls
1 - 16 oz. refried beans
2-3 cups shredded cheese (I used Mexican cheese)
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes (I used Aldi's diced tomated w/green chiles for added spice)
1/4 cup sliced black olives (I left this out)
4 green onions, chopped



1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Brown beef & drain. Add taco seasoning to the beef according to the package.
3. Unroll crescent rolls in rectangles. Place in 11 1/2 x 16 1/2 jelly roll pan or cookie sheet. Press dough over the bottom & 1/2 inch up the sides to form crust. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Microwave beans in a microwave safe bowl for 1 minute. Carefully spread beans over warm crust creating a thin layer.
5. Top with cooked beef mixture, cheese, tomatoes, black olives, & green onions. Return to oven for 3-6 minutes until cheese is melted.

I also add a dollop of sour cream. This is a new favorite in our household!

July Update

Outside my window . . . it's sunny & will be VERY hot today

I am thinking . . . that I should start on the mound of laundry that's piled up in hopes of getting it all cleaned before I go back to work tomorrow

I am thankful for . . . Brian's job that allows me to stay home part-time

In the kitchen . . . there's a big bag from Kohl's waiting for me to sort through it. We went on a mini shopping spree last night. :)

I am wearing . . . soccer shorts & a t-shirt

I am creating . . .nothing at the moment

I am going . . .to read a little before Logan wakes up

I am wondering . . .how busy I'll be at work tomorrow after being off for 6 days

I am reading . . .the 50 Shades of Grey trilogy (again, actually!)

I am hoping . . . to cross everything off of my to-do list today

I am looking forward to . . . scrap booking this weekend w/my bestie!

I am hearing . . . silence  :)

Around the house . . .I see little reminders that a sweet boy loves to play w/his trucks & tractors

One of my favorite things . . .is enjoying a few minutes to myself each morning before anyone else gets up

A few plans for the rest of the week . . .work the rest of the week, go to church, & spend Sunday scrap booking w/my bestie (which is much over do!)