Tex-Mex Pizza

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== Description ==
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Recipes Y-Group
* Source: Better Homes and Gardens
* Prep: 50 minutes | Bake: 10 minutes
* Makes 8 Servings
== Ingredients ==
* 2 to 2½ cups all-purpose flour
* 1 package active dry yeast
* ¼ teaspoon salt
* 1 cup warm water (120°F to 130°F)
* 2 tablespoons cooking oil
* ¾ cup yellow cornmeal
* ½ cup chopped onion
* ½ cup chopped green sweet pepper
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon olive oil, margarine, or butter
* 1 x 14½-ounce can tomatoes, cut up
* 1 x 8-ounce can tomato sauce
* 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
* 1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
* 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed (optional)
* ½ teaspoon sugar
* ¼ teaspoon pepper
* ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
* ⅛ teaspoon chili powder
* 1 pound ground beef or bulk Chorizo
* 1 x 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
* ½ cup chopped red sweet pepper
* 3 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno peppers
* 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
* 3 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese (12 ounces)
== Directions ==
=== Sauce ===
# Cook the ½ cup onion, the green pepper, and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil until tender.
# Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, fennel seed (if using), sugar, pepper, ground red pepper, and chili powder.
# Bring to boiling. Reduce heat; Simmer, uncovered, for 35 to 40 minutes or to desired consistency, stirring occasionally.Make-ahead tip: Prepare pizza sauce; cool. Transfer to freezer container. Seal, label, and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in refrigerator before using.
=== Crust ===
# Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine 1¼ cups of the flour, the yeast, and the ¼ teaspoon salt.
# Add Warm water and 2 tablespoons oil.
# Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 Seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
# Beat on high speed for 3 minutes.
# Using a spoon, stir in cornmeal and as much of the remaining flour as you can.
# Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
# Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total).
# Divide dough in half. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.Make-ahead tip: Prepare pizza dough; divide into 2 equal portions. Place in plastic freezer bags. Seal, label, and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in refrigerator before using.
# Grease two 11- to 13-inch pizza pans or baking sheets.
# On a lightly floured surface, roll each half of dough into a circle 1 inch larger than pizza pan.
# Transfer dough to pans.
# Build up edges slightly; Score edges with a knife, if desired. Prick dough generously with a fork. Do not let rise.
# Bake in a 425°F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
=== Pizza ===
# Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook ground beef or chorizo until brown.
# Drain fat.
# Spread sauce over hot crusts.
# Sprinkle with cooked beef or chorizo, black beans, red sweet pepper, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro.
# Sprinkle with Monterey jack cheese.
# Bake about 12 minutes more or until cheese melts and sauce is bubbly.
# Serve with salsa.
== Notes ==
Category:Tex-Mex Meat Dishes
Category:Ground beef Recipes
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Category:Red bell pepper Recipes
Category:Black bean Recipes
Category:Jack cheese Recipes
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Category:Chorizo Recipes
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