TACO PIZZA

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Summer calls for a delicious change of pace from ordinary pizza. This colorful version puts fresh vegetables, cheese and a savory meat sauce on top of a crispy cornmeal crust. You will have a hard time eating just one slice! -Gladys Shaffer, Elma, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/4 cups cornmeal
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2/3 cup whole milk
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 envelope taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups chopped lettuce
1 cup diced fresh tomato
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup sliced green onions

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt. Add milk and butter; mix well. Press onto the bottom and sides of a 12-to 14-in. pizza pan. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool. , In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato paste, canned tomatoes, taco seasoning and water; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Spread over crust. , Combine cheeses; sprinkle 2 cups over the meat layer. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until cheese melts. Top with lettuce, fresh tomato, olives, onions and remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 694 calories, Fat 37g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 2038mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

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