Tostada Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup water
• 4 1/2 ounces green chili peppers, canned, drained
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal
• 2 cups Bisquick
• 1/2 cup cold water

• 1 (15 ounce) can refried beans
• 1 cup sharp American cheese or cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup lettuce, shredded
• 1 tomato, medium, chopped
• 1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced
• taco sauce (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In a large skillet, cook ground beef until brown. Drain well.

2. 2

   Stir in the 3/4/ cup of water, the chili peppers, taco seasoning mix, and chili powder. Simmer uncovered about 15 minutes or until thick.

3. 3

   Generously grease a 12 to 14 inch pizza pan. Sprinkle with the cornmeal.

4. 4

   In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the Bisuick and the 1/2 cup cold water with a fork until dough follows fork around the bowl.

5. 5

   With floured fingers, pat dough into bottom and up the edge of prepared pan.

6. 6

   Spread refried beans over dough. Spoon meat mixture over the refried beans.

7. 7

   bake uncovered in a 450 degree ove for 18 to 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with the cheese. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted.

9. 9

   Top with lettuce, tomator and gree onions. If desired, serve with taco sauce.