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Southwestern Deep-Dish Pizza Recipe

With a rich, hearty beef and bean filling, a slice of this slightly spicy pizza goes a long way. I enjoy experimenting with my cooking and have studied ethnic cuisine all over the world.—Diane Halferty, Tucson, Arizona

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Southwestern Deep-Dish Pizza Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 16 Servings

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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 (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
Salsa and sliced ripe olives, optional

Directions

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 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
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.
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. Yield: 16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 225 calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 484 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 12 g protein.

Originally published as Southwestern Deep-Dish Pizza in Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook , p282