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When you crave south of the border flavors.

Southwest Beef Pizza

1 pound ground beef
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large (16 ounces) prepared pizza crust
1 1/4 cups mild, thick and chunky salsa
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend or Monterey Jack cheese
1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles, drained well
2 medium plum tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/3 cup thin red onion slivers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. In large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until no longer pink.
3. Pour off drippings. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
4. Place bread shell on ungreased baking sheet.
5. Spread salsa over shell. Sprinkle with half of the cheese. Top with beef, chilies, tomatoes, and red onion. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
6. Bake in oven 11 to 13 minutes or until cheese is melted.
7. Sprinkle with cilantro. Cut into 8 wedges and serve hot.

Serves 4.

Tip: Turn this into a fun breakfast pizza by adding 4 scrambled eggs.

Tip: For a spicier pizza, substitute medium salsa for mild.

Tip: You can substitute cooked shredded beef for the ground beef.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Texas Beef Council and Beef It's Whats For Dinner.