French Bread Taco Pizza

• Prep Time 20 min
 
• Total Time 30 min

Ingredients

1

loaf French bread

1/2

lb ground beef

2

tablespoons Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)

1/3

cup water

1

can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ refried beans

1

yellow bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

1/2

cup thinly sliced red onion

1 1/2

cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (6 oz)

1

cup shredded lettuce

1

tomato, chopped

Directions

• 1Heat oven to 425°F. Line large cookie sheet with foil. Cut bread in half lengthwise, then in half crosswise. Place on cookie sheet, cut sides up. Place in oven to lightly toast, about 5 minutes.
• 2In 6-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat until brown, stirring frequently; drain. Add taco seasoning mix and water; cook until thickened.
• 3Spread refried beans over toasted bread. Top with beef mixture, bell pepper, onion and cheese. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with lettuce and tomato.