Ingredients
1-1/4 cups cornmeal1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1-1/2 teaspoons salt2/3 cup whole milk1/3 cup butter, melted1/2 pound ground beef1/2 pound bulk pork sausage1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 envelope taco seasoning3/4 cup water1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese2 cups chopped lettuce1 cup diced fresh tomato1/2 cup sliced ripe olives1/2 cup sliced green onions
Preparation
In a large 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-in. pizza pan. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool.
In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; 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.
