REFRIED BEAN PIZZA

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Instead of tomato sauce, refried beans serve as the base for this Southwestern-style pizza. The cool vegetable toppings complement each oven-fresh bite.- Lydia Ann Lantz, Christiana, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups biscuit/baking mix
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup cold water
1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup water
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded lettuce
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine biscuit mix and cornmeal. Add water and mix well. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 12-in. pizza pan. , Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. stir in the water, chilies and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. , Spread beans over crust. Top with beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. bake at 400° for 10 minutes longer or until the crust is golden and cheese is melted. Top with lettuce, tomato and onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 1440mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 28g protein.