I have to tell you all I made a major life decision. I quit my job. I got a new one, but I quit my 9 hour a day one. I feel like a monumental weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I have time for myself, my family, happiness. I feel like a completely different person. It’s wonderful.
Since we’re talking about happy stuff, I’m giving you something EASY to make for dinner. This pizza is a breeze and you can dress it up however your family likes it. I we go pretty basic at our house, but the possibilities are endless.
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Tostada Pizza
Author: Better Homes & Gardens Cookbook
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Serves: 1 pizza
Ingredients
- Store bought or homemade pizza dough
- Flour
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can refried beans
- 2 cup cheddar cheese
Garnish:
- Sour cream
- Shredded lettuce
- Dice tomatoes
- Sliced black Olives
- Avocados
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until brown and cooked through. Drain any grease; set aside.
- Heat refried beans in microwaveable bowl (cover with a damp towel) for 1 minute 30 seconds. Stir; set aside.
- Spray a pizza pan with non-stick cooking spray and dust with flour. Spread out pizza dough on pizza pan. Bake dough for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove dough from oven and top with refried beans. Spread evenly to within ½″ of the dough’s edge. {I never use all the beans, don’t feel like you have to.} Top beans with ground beef. Bake for 5 minutes.
- Top pizza with cheese and bake until cheese in melted and crust is golden brown.
- Remove from oven, slice pizza and top with your favorite tostada fixings.
Hey congrats! It must be nice to have some time for yourself and your family.
And that pizza looks yummy!
Oooooh I'm so glad to hear it!! I do not know anyone {with kids} who liked working that job no matter what state they were in!
What's the new gig? Besides mom & wife and awesome blogger???
xoxox
Congrats on taking the plunge and getting a new job. I'm so glad you are in a happier place! Also, what an awesome recipe!
Yum. I love tostadas, so this pizza is right up my alley! Congrats on finding a job that is much less stressful!
Fizz and Frosting
I am glad to hear you will be less stressed at your new job!
This pizza looks really good. I love an easy dinner!
Thank you for linking up to Foodie Friends Friday. We appreciate your joining us. Look forward to seeing what you bring next week.
Good luck with the new job:) I am hosting a giveaway on Dining With Debbie during the month of Merry, Marry Munchies. There are two giveaways, actually: (1) $50 gift certificate to my favorite jeweler, robinsonlane.com and (2) a signed copy of Kat Robinson's new book, Arkansas Pie: A Slice of the Natural State. I would love for you to enter and win one of these. Be sure to enter through rafflecopter. http://diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com/2012/11/2012-merry-merry-munchies-3-baked.htm
YUM!! And congrats on the new job
) Thanks for partying with us @ Keep Calm & Link Up! Have an awesome week 
xo, Meredith @ http://www.waittilyourfathergetshome.com
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