Mexican Pizza

According to my husband, Alan, this is the best dinner I have "made in ages". You can imagine the look on my face after that comment... Blogging about this recipe hadn't even crossed my mind until he was still going on about it after polishing off the leftovers. Apparently, if he could find a restaurant that had this on their menu, he would eat lunch there all the time. Add a Corona and you have pure perfection (according to Alan)!

Mexican Pizza

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1 t. garlic, minced
1 c. tomatoes, chopped
1 medium carrot, grated
1 red pepper, diced
1 can refried beans
1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped
1 t. chili powder
1 t. ground cumin
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. fresh ground pepper
1/2 - 1 c. pizza sauce
4 naan breads
2 c. old cheddar, grated
1/2 c. green onions, sliced thin
Guacamole (Oct. '08), salsa, and sour cream

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, onions, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until the beef is no longer pink. Add the tomatoes, grated carrot, red pepper, and beans. Cook and stir for a few minutes, working the beans into the beef mixture. Add cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
2. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the naan breads. Top with half the cheese. Spoon the beef mixture evenly on top of the pizza sauce. Top with remaining cheese. Sprinkle with green onions.
3. Place naans on a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted. Serve with your favourite taco toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, and salsa .