Tex Mex Pizza

• cornmeal↗1 tablespoon
• frozen bread dough, thawed1 loaf
• ground sirloin↗1⁄2 lb
• onion, chopped↗1

  medium

• yellow sweet pepper, chopped↗1
• garlic clove, minced↗1
• fat-free refried beans1

  (16 ounce) can

• salsa1 cup
• chopped green chilies1

  (4 ounce) can

• chili powder↗2 teaspoons
• reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded↗2 cups
• tomatoes, chopped↗2

  medium

• lettuce, shredded↗2 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Coat two 12-inch pizza pans with nonstick cooking spray and sprinkle with cornmeal.

2. 2

   Divide the bread dough in half and roll each portion into a 12-inch circle.

3. 3

   Transfer to prepared pans and build up edges slightly.

4. 4

   Prick dough thoroughly with a fork.

5. 5

   Bake at 425 degrees for 12 minutes or until slightly browned.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook the beef, onion, yellow pepper, and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain.

7. 7

   Stir in refried beans, salsa, chilies, and chili powder; heat through.

8. 8

   Spread over the crusts; sprinkle with cheese.

9. 9

   Bake 6-7 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

10. 10

    Top with tomatoes and lettuce; serve immediately.