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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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I buy premade pie crust for this recipe, but feel free to prepare from scratch if you like.
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Just make sure to use a deep dish pie pan.
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Put pie crust into preheated oven and cook 7 to 10 minutes until almost but not quite done.
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Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly while preparing the filling.
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Brown ground beef and drain well.
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(We love beef in our tacos but Im sure you could also use other types of ground meat).
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Add taco seasoning mix and water, and cook according to package directions.
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(I buy bulk taco seasoning mix.
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If using bulk mix, prepare according to the 2 cup directions.)
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Using your favorite spatula, spread refried beans carefully into the bottom of the partially cooked pie crust.
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Layer 1 cup of cheese.
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Layer the ground beef mixture.
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You should now have a nicely rounded mound in your pie pan.
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Press down on the mound firmly.
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Carefully top with remaining 1 cup of cheese.
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Note on cheese: I usually use sharp cheddar but this is one of those recipes where I will use up whatever cheeses I may have hanging out in the fridge.
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Also, I have been known to add extra cheese.
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Okay, I always add extra cheese.
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Return to oven and allow to cook for another 15 to 20 minutes.
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Basically, you are just finishing the crust, heating up the beans, and melting the cheese.
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Remove from oven and cool.
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(If you allow it to cool slightly, it will cut more nicely, but we just usually dig in.)
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This is good served with some chopped lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, hot sauce, or whatever strikes your fancy.
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Its a good clean out the fridge dish, thats just as good plain, too.
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I usually serve some sweet corn (C&W frozen are my favorite) on the side.
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The sweetness of the corn with the creaminess of the taco pizza go well together.
