Chili Pizza

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 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

Recipe

• 1 proof the yeast in 1/4 cup water with 1/2 teaspoon sugar until foamy.
• 2 place the 2 1/2 cups flour, salt, sugar, oil and cornmeal in a stainless steel bowl.
• 3 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.
• 4 after the kneading is finished, let the dough rest in the bowl for 8-10 minutes.
• 5 remove the dough from the mixing bowl and shape into a ball.
• 6 place into a well greased bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
• 7 punch down dough and let rest for 10 minutes before shaping.
• 8 roll out the dough into a 16-inch circle.
• 9 place onto a lightly greased pizza pan.
• 10 in a large pot, sauté the beef.
• 11 roughly chop the onion and add that to the pot once the meats are cooked along with the tomatoes, and red beans.
• 12 lastly, add the seasoning mix and bring the chili to a boil, adding additional cayenne pepper, red pepper and smoked paprika to taste,.
• 13 turn the heat down to medium low and allow to simmer for at least 30-45 minutes.
• 14 spoon the chili onto the pizza dough.
• 15 sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
• 16 bake in a 400 degree oven until lightly golden brown (about 15-20 minutes).