This tostado pizza recipe will delight Mexican & Italian food fans (1975)

Instructions

1. Generously grease a 12-inch pizza pan.
2. Sprinkle with cornmeal.
3. In a bowl, combine biscuit mix and the 1/2 cup cold water.
4. Stir with fork till dough follows fork around bowl.
5. Turn out on lightly floured surface; knead 5 or 6 times.
6. Roll to 14-inch circle; pat into prepared pizza pan.
7. Crimp edges.
8. In skillet, brown meat: drain off excess fat.
9. Add the 3/4 cup water, the chilies, and taco seasoning mix; bring to boiling.
10. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or till thick.
11. Spread beans on dough.
12. Top with meat mixture.
13. Bake in 450 (F) oven for 18 to 20 minutes.
14. Top with cheese.
15. Return to oven to melt cheese, about 4 minutes.
16. Cut pizza into 6 wedges.
17. Garnish with fresh green chili peppers, if desired.
18. Pass lettuce, tomato, and onion.
19. Drizzle with taco sauce, if desired.