SOUTHWESTERN DEEP-DISH PIZZA

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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 or cheddar cheese
Salsa and sliced ripe olives, optional

Steps:

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., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 484mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.