Southwestern Pizza

Credit goes to Caroline Grooms from Dickinson, North Dakota - Blue ribbon winner of the 2003 Country Woman Cooking Contest!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 12-15 pieces

Ingredients

• CRUST

• 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 cup cornmeal
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon cayenne
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup  vegetable oil
• 1  egg, beaten
• 3⁄4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 3⁄4 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

• TOPPING

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 2⁄3 cup water
• 2 (1 1/4ounce) envelopes  taco seasoning, divided
• 2  cups sour cream
• 1 3⁄4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 3⁄4 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed & drained
• 1  cup salsa

Directions

1. Combine dry ingredients for crust in a large bowl.
2. Combine milk, oil& egg in a separate bowl; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
3. Stir in the cheeses.
4. Spread into a greased 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan and bake in a preheated 400F for 10- 12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
5. Cook beef in a large skillet, over medium heat until no longer pink, about 10 minutes; drain off fat.
6. Stir in water& 1 envelope of taco seasoning.
7. Bring to a boil, reduce heat& simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
8. Set aside.
9. Combine sour cream& 2nd package of taco seasoning in a small bowl; mix well.
10. Spread over crust.
11. Sprinkle beef mixture over top, followed by half of the cheese mixture.
12. Combine the corn, beans& salsa in a small bowl; spoon over pizza top, followed by the other half of the cheese mixture.
13. Broil 5- 6 inches from the heat for 5- 10 minutes or until the cheeses are melted.
14. Watch Carefully!