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Lorena Masso
This regional pizza-taco mashup, which has become Iowa’s de facto state dish, originated at Happy Joe’s, an Iowa-based chain. It’s characterized by a crispy, chewy crust topped with refried beans, ground beef, cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato cubes, and canned olives. A topping of seasoned tortilla chips brings crunch, and a sturdy same-day dough ensures a crisp crust that can support heavy-duty toppings.




