Title: Taco Pizza
Categories: Pizza Salsa
Yield: 4 Servings

1 1/4	c	Cornmeal
1 1/4	c	All-purpose flour
2	ts	Baking powder
1 1/2	ts	Salt
2/3	c	Milk
1/3	c	Butter or margarine --
		Melted
1/2	lb	Ground beef
1/2	lb	Bulk pork sausage
6	oz	Can tomato paste
14 1/2	oz	Can diced tomatoes - undrained
1		Env taco seasoning mix
3/4	c	Water
1 1/2	c	Cheddar cheese -- shredded
1	c	Monterey jack cheese --
		Shredded
2	c	Chopped lettuce
1	c	Diced fresh tomato
1/2	c	Sliced ripe olives
1/2	c	Sliced green onions

In a medium 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 inch pizza pan. Bake at 400 for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool. In a large skillet, brown beef and sausage; 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.

Recipe By : Taste Of Home June/July '96

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