Prepare the taco meat using the recipe below or use purchased taco meat. Heat the thawed Bridgford Wheat or White Biscuits according to the package directions. Split each biscuit in half and place approximately ¼ cup of taco meat on each biscuit half. Top with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes or Pico de Gallo, and shredded cheese if desired. Serve with salsa.

Taco Meat

• 6 pounds raw ground beef (20% fat or less)
• 5 oz. fresh onion
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
• 14 oz. tomato paste
• 1 quart plus 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1½ teaspoons paprika
• 1½ teaspoons onion powder

Brown the ground beef and drain. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the heat before assembling the pizzas.

Servings: 96 mini taco pizzas. One serving equals 2 pizzas (2 biscuit halves), providing 2 oz. equivalent grains and 2 oz. equivalent meat/meat alternative.