Mexican Pizza

My family loved this and it was pretty easy to make!

8 oz. extra-lean ground beef
1/3 cup minced onion
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup each grated carrot and diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup frozen or canned corn
1/4 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 tbsp. minced fresh cilantro
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. each salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 12-inch pre-baked, thin-crust pizza shell
1 cup packed shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp. minced green onion
Light sour cream, salsa, and guacamole (optional)

Preheat oven to 425 F.

Spray a large, non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Add beef, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink. Add tomatoes, carrot, green pepper, corn, and beans. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 more minute. Remove from heat.
Spread pizza sauce evenly over crust. Top with half the cheese. Spoon beef mixture evenly over pizza. Top with remaining cheese, followed by green onion.
Place pizza directly on middle oven rack and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until cheese is completely melted and crust is lightly browned.
Tastes great with fajita-like accompaniments such as sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.

I left off the carrots and green pepper. Add or take away as you please and you will love it!