Lunch: Tex-Mex Taco Pizza

Recipe by The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen Tex-Mex isn't just for tacos anymore.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Romaine Lettuce

Health benefits of Tex-Mex Taco Pizza

Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood.

Ingredients

1 c. jarred salsa
1 recipe Easy Homemade Dough (link in step 1) or one 1 1/2-lb. ball pizzeria dough
1 c. extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1 lb. ground beef sirloin
1/2 c. pickled jalapeno slices (optional)
1/4 c. light sour cream
1 tbsp. lime juice
1 tbsp. milk
1 heart romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
2 small plum tomatoes, chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Spread salsa all over Easy Homemade Dough and top with Cheddar; bake 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium. Add onion, cumin, garlic powder, and smoked paprika; cook 3 minutes, stirring. Add beef and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook 3 minutes or until browned, breaking up with back of spoon. Sprinkle beef over cheese. Top with jalapenos, if using. Bake 20 minutes or until bottom of crust is golden brown.
While pizza bakes, stir together sour cream, lime juice and milk. To serve, top pizza with lettuce and tomatoes. Drizzle with sour cream mixture.

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