Pizza dough is an extremely versatile ingredient and can be filled with whatever you like. This recipe involves taco-inspired ingredients to create a Mexican medley.
Stuffed Pizza Dough
Stuffed Pizza Dough
Ingredients
For 12 people
8 ounce(s) ground beef
4 tablespoon(s) taco sauce
2 teaspoon(s) chili powder
1/4 teaspoon(s) onion powder
1/4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
10 ounce(s) refrigerated pizza dough
1/4 cup(s) shredded American cheese or Cheddar cheese
1egg
1/8 floz water
Directions
For filling, cook ground beef in a small skillet until brown. Drain off fat. Stir in taco sauce, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder. Set aside. Unroll pizza dough. Roll dough into a 14x101/2 inch rectangle. Cut into twelve 3 1/2 inch squares. Divide filling among the squares. Sprinkle with cheese. Brush edges with water. Lift one corner of each square and stretch dough to the opposite corner, making a triangle. Press edges well with a fork to seal. Arrange on a greased baking sheet. Prick with fork. Combine egg and the 1 tsp. water; brush onto turnovers. Bake in a 425 degrees oven for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.