Southwestern Deep-Dish Pizza

Name: Southwestern Deep-Dish Pizza
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups biscuit/baking mix; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 3/4 cup water; 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans; Hot pepper sauce to taste; 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack; cheddar cheese; Salsa and sliced ripe olives, optional

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups biscuit/baking mix
1/2 cup cornmeal
3/4 cup water
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
Hot pepper sauce to taste
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack
cheddar cheese
Salsa and sliced ripe olives, optional

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine biscuit mix and cornmeal. Stir in water until mixture forms a soft dough. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a lightly greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
2

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, chili powder and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
3

Combine refried beans and hot pepper sauce; spread over crust. Top with meat mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with salsa and olives if desired.