Taco Pizzas

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 3/4 pound ground beef
• 1 pound pizza dough, at room temperature
• cornmeal, for the baking sheets
• 1 cup jarred salsa
• 8 ounces Monterey Jack, grated (2 cups)
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 avocado, sliced

Directions

• Heat oven to 475° F. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Shape the dough into 4 rounds and place on 2 cornmeal-dusted baking sheets. Dividing evenly, top with the salsa, beef, and Monterey Jack; season with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
• Bake until the crust is golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Dividing evenly, top with the cilantro and avocado.

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