Spicy Nacho Beef Pizza

Recipe courtesy of The Beef Checkoff.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup thick and chunky salsa
1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled jalapeño pepper
1 (14 to 16-ounce) package thick or thin pre-baked pizza crust (12-inch)
3/4 cup nacho cheese and salsa dip
1/3 cup pickled jalapeño pepper slices
Salt, to taste

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. Brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is not pink. Pour off drippings. Season with salt. Stir in salsa and chopped pepper.
3. Place pizza crust on baking sheet; spread with dip, leaving 1-inch border. Top with beef mixture and pepper slices.
4. Bake in 450°F (230°C) oven 12 to 15 minutes, or until edge of crust is golden brown.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of The Beef Checkoff.