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Fiestada Pizza
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook 1 lb of ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- Add 1 packet of taco seasoning to the cooked ground beef and stir to combine. Set aside.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish to form the crust.
- Spread 1 cup of salsa over the crescent roll crust.
- Evenly spread the cooked ground beef over the salsa layer.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the ground beef layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Top with 1 cup of shredded lettuce, 1/2 cup of diced tomatoes, and 1/4 cup of sliced black olives.
- Slice and serve the fiestada pizza. Enjoy!
Fiestada pizza, a beloved Midwestern favorite, originated in the 1980s at Happy Joe's Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor in Iowa. This unique pizza features a crispy, taco-flavored crust topped with seasoned ground beef, a zesty tomato sauce, and a blend of melted cheeses. The dish quickly gained popularity for its bold flavors and innovative twist on traditional pizza. Today, the best fiestada pizzas can still be found at Happy Joe's locations across the Midwest. To recreate this iconic dish at home, it's crucial to nail the taco seasoning for the beef and find the perfect balance of flavors in the tomato sauce. Whether enjoyed at the original restaurant or homemade, fiestada pizza continues to delight pizza lovers with its irresistible combination of Mexican and Italian flavors.
35 min
4
380 calories
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