Mexican Meat-zza: Mexican Deep-Dish Pan Pizza
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray See this recipe on air Monday Oct. 18 at 2:30 PM ET/PT. Show: 30 Minute Meals Episode: High Speed Chase Rachael Ray Yield: 4 servings, 2 slices each of Mexican deep dish pizza pie 2 boxes corn muffin mix, 8 1/2 ounces each (recommended: Jiffy) 2 eggs 4 tablespoons melted butter 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup frozen corn kernels Extra-virgin olive oil or, vegetable oil, for drizzling Topping: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin or vegetable oil, 2 turns of the pan 1 pound ground beef 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons cayenne sauce Salt 2 1/2 cups (10-ounce sack from dairy aisle) shredded Cheddar or jack cheese 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1 small can, 2 1/4 ounces sliced chillies or jalapenos, drained 2 scallions, chopped 2 small vine ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced 2 tablespoons drained sliced green olives (salad olives) 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves, optional garnish Mild to medium taco sauce to pass at table, 1 cup Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix together 2 packages muffin mix with 2 eggs, 4 tablespoons melted butter (melt in microwave 30 seconds), 1 1/2 cups milk and frozen corn kernels. Wipe a nonstick skillet with a little extra or vegetable oil and pour in the muffin mix. Use a large skillet, 10 to 12 inch. Choose a pan with oven safe handle or, double-wrap handle with foil to protect it in the oven. Place pan in oven and bake 12 to 15 minutes in center of the oven until light golden in color. Brown the meat over medium high heat in a second skillet in extra or vegetable oil, 2 turns of the pan. Add onions and spices and cook meat 5 minutes more. Remove cornbread from oven and top with meat, cheese, and veggies. Add pan back to oven and cook 5 minutes more to melt cheese. Garnish with cilantro, optional. Cut into 8 wedges and serve the deep dish pan pizza from the skillet. Pass taco sauce at the table to sprinkle on top. from www.foodnetwork.com " Unless we are willing to help a person overcome his faults, there is little value in pointing them out." --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
