French Bread Taco Pizza takes a loaf of French bread and loads it up with taco-seasoned meat, lots of cheese, and finishes it off with your favorite taco toppings.
FRENCH BREAD: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Slice the bread in half widthwise. Then cut both pieces in half lengthwise to have 4 total pieces. Gently compress each piece in the center, making a cavity for the meat. Brush 3 tablespoons olive oil evenly over all sides of each of the French bread pieces. Place the pieces cut side up on a large greased cookie sheet. Bake for 5 minutes and remove.
TACO MEAT: Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 4-6 minutes. Add garlic; stir for 30 seconds. Add beef and cook, crumbling into small pieces as you cook. Cook until browned through. Drain off any grease (if needed) and then add in the taco seasoning mix and tomato sauce. Cook for 2-3 more minutes. Remove and set aside.
ASSEMBLY: Gently press in the centers of the bread once more, making a cavity to hold the beef. Divide the beef mixture evenly among each piece of French bread. Divide cheese evenly on top of each piece.
BAKE: Return to the oven and bake (uncovered) 8 to 13 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bread is lightly browned at the edges. Remove from oven and add toppings of choice. Thinly slice into pieces and enjoy immediately.
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Note 1: Cheese: Or use an equal blend of 2 types of cheeses! We typically use half sharp Cheddar and half Monterey Jack (that is what is pictured in photos)Note 2: Toppings: This pizza really benefits from some creamy additions since the bread is so thick and crusty. We think a ripe avocado or guacamole and sour cream are the "must-have" additions!Nutrition information does not include toppings.