Chili Pizza
- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dry yeast
- 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
- 1⁄4 cup warm water
- 2 1⁄2 cups flour (more if needed)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1⁄8 cup vegetable oil
- 1⁄2 cup cornmeal
- 3⁄4 cup warm water
- 3⁄4 lb beef
- 5 ounces stewed tomatoes
- 4 ounces red beans
- 1⁄4 large onion
- 1⁄4 of a packet chili seasoning mix
- 1 1⁄2 - 2 cups mozzarella cheese
directions
- Proof the yeast in 1/4 cup water with 1/2 teaspoon sugar until foamy.
- Place the 2 1/2 cups flour, salt, sugar, oil and cornmeal in a stainless steel bowl.
- When the yeast is proofed, add to the bowl along with 1/2 cup warm water; start kneading adding in more flour as needed to create a smooth dough.
- After the kneading is finished, let the dough rest in the bowl for 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the dough from the mixing bowl and shape into a ball.
- Place into a well greased bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough and let rest for 10 minutes before shaping.
- Roll out the dough into a 16-inch circle.
- Place onto a lightly greased pizza pan.
- In a large pot, sauté the beef.
- Roughly chop the onion and add that to the pot once the meats are cooked along with the tomatoes, and red beans.
- Lastly, add the seasoning mix and bring the chili to a boil, adding additional cayenne pepper, red pepper and smoked paprika to taste,.
- Turn the heat down to medium low and allow to simmer for at least 30-45 minutes.
- Spoon the chili onto the pizza dough.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in a 400 degree oven until lightly golden brown (about 15-20 minutes).
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