Taco Pizza

I have a sickly baby today, so I was looking for something easy, and this was definitely that. I came across this recipe through this blog, which is such a helpful resource for when you are planning your menus and making your grocery lists each week. Anyway, this recipe is awesome. Honestly, I wasn't expecting it to be awesome because the only thing that differentiates it from my burritos is the crescent roll crust...and my burritos are NOT awesome...I really only make those when we have no other options and we need to use up some tortillas. That being said, for whatever reason (the crust, I guess?) this is good, so good, and easy--I made it with a one year old on my hip. So here's what you need:

INGREDIENTS

1 can refrigerated crescent rolls (there should be 8 in a can)
1 packet of your favorite taco seasoning (or make your own)
1 pound ground beef
1 8-ounce can refried beans (I use the low fat kind because they don't taste any different)
1 2-cup bag of shredded cheddar cheese
whatever other toppings you want (lettuce, tomato, etc.)

INSTRUCTIONS

(1) Preheat your oven to 375. Meanwhile, brown your ground beef and follow the instructions on your packet of taco seasoning.
(2) Unroll your crescent dough onto a cookie sheet. Use your hands or a rolling pin to smush it all together into a crust. It won't cover the whole pan. I rolled mine out big enough to stretch the width (the shorter part) of the pan).
(3) Pop that into the oven for about 11 minutes. Don't turn off your oven. You're going to need it in a minute.
(4) Take out your crust and spread the refried beans on it immediately.
(5) Your taco meat should be done now. Dump it on top of the beans and spread it out.
(6) Next comes the cheese. Pour the whole bag over the pizza and spread it out.
(7) Now, put your pizza back in the oven just long enough to let the cheese melt.
(8) Take it out and top it with whatever else you like. I just poured a little El Pato Mexican Tomato Sauce on mine (it's a little yellow can on the aisle with all the other food from south of the border). Cut it up and watch it disappear...I recommend getting your pieces first to ensure that you get some :)