Tostada Pizza

12 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers, drained
  • 1 1/2 ounces taco seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornmeal
  • 1 (10 ounce) package refrigerated pizza dough
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans with jalapeno peppers, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces) or 1 cup monterey jack cheese (about 4 ounces)
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
  • bottled taco sauce (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    In large skillet cook meat until brown. Drain off fat. Stir in 3/4 cup water, chile peppers, taco seasoning mix, and chile powder.
  2. 2
    Bring to boil; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes (until most of the liquid is gone).
  3. 3
    Meanwhile, grease a baking sheet and sprinkle with the cornmeal. Pat pizza dough into a 12x8-inch rectangle on the baking sheet. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 5 minutes.
  4. 4
    In a bowl, mash beans with a fork; spread over partially baked dough to within 1/2 inch of the edges.
  5. 5
    Spoon meat mixture over beans. Bake uncovered, 10 minutes more, or until crust is just golden.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 1-2 minutes more (until cheese melts).
  7. 7
    Top with lettuce, tomato, and onion. If desired, serve with taco sauce.

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