Tostada Pizza

Submitted by L-Burden

"Very tasty and quite easy. Note: Do not put veggies on the whole pizza if you want to have leftovers...they get yucky when you try to re-heat. I also like to substitute pepper jack cheese for cheddar."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 1 pizza
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers, drained
• 1 1⁄2 ounces taco seasoning mix
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cornmeal
• 1 (10 ounce) package refrigerated pizza dough
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans with jalapeno peppers, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces) or 1 cup monterey jack cheese (about 4 ounces)
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup thinly sliced green onion
• bottled taco sauce (optional)

directions

1. In large skillet cook meat until brown. Drain off fat. Stir in 3/4 cup water, chile peppers, taco seasoning mix, and chile powder.
2. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes (until most of the liquid is gone).
3. Meanwhile, grease a baking sheet and sprinkle with the cornmeal. Pat pizza dough into a 12x8-inch rectangle on the baking sheet. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 5 minutes.
4. In a bowl, mash beans with a fork; spread over partially baked dough to within 1/2 inch of the edges.
5. Spoon meat mixture over beans. Bake uncovered, 10 minutes more, or until crust is just golden.
6. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 1-2 minutes more (until cheese melts).
7. Top with lettuce, tomato, and onion. If desired, serve with taco sauce.

Reviews

[kellib626]

This has become a family favorite! Sometimes when I'm really in a rush I sub refried beans for the mashed pinto beans.I let the kids add on their toppings--lettuce, tomato, black olives, etc, after it's on their plates so the leftovers reheat without mushy veggies!

 

[Mindelicious]

Husband loved it!! Very filling & super tasty!!

 

[Amber Dawn]

This goes together so fast and is so easy to make! The finished dish tastes wonderful! I will be adding this to my personal favorites and will be making it often! Thank you for sharing!