MEXICAN TOSTADO PIZZA 
2 tbsp. yellow cornmeal
2 c. packaged biscuit mix
1/2 c. cold water
1 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. water
3 tbsp. chopped, seeded, canned green chilies
1 env. taco seasoning mix
1 (15 oz.) can refried beans
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded, sharp American cheese
1 c. shredded lettuce
1 tomato, chopped (1 c.)
1/2 c. chopped onion
Shredded sharp American cheese
Taco sauce

1. Generously grease a 12 inch pizza pan. Sprinkle with the 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal.

2. In a medium bowl, combine the biscuit mix and the 1/2 cup cold water. Stir with a fork until dough follows fork around bowl. Turn out on a lightly floured surface; knead 5 or 6 times. Roll to a 14 inch circle; pat into prepared pan; crimp edges. Bake crust at 425 degrees for 12 minutes, or until top is golden.

3. Meanwhile, in skillet, brown the meat; drain off excess fat. Add the 3/4 cup of water, the chilies; and taco seasoning mix; bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 10-15 minutes, or until thickened. Spread beans on pizza crust. Top with meat mixture. Bake in a 425 degree oven 8-10 minutes. Top with 1 cup cheese. Return to oven to melt cheese; about 2 minutes.

4. Cut into 6 or 8 wedges. Garnish with chili peppers, if desired. Pass lettuce, tomato, onion, and more grated cheese; drizzle with taco sauce.

 

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