Tostada Grande

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: jenny Nichols, Conroe,Texas

Serves 4 people

Categories: Casseroles-one dish meals

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 2 Tbsp. taco or chili seasoning mix
  • 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies, drained
  • 3 to 4 drops hot pepper sauce
  • 1 can (8 oz.) refrigerated crescent rolls or
  • 1 can (7.5 oz.) refrigerated biscuits
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 1/2 cup each shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 head lettuce, shredded
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, brown ground beef; drain well. Stir in seasoning mix, tomato sauce, chilies and hot pepper sauce; heat until hot and bubbly. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until mixture thickens.
  2. Lightly grease a 9-10 inch pie plate. Separate rolls or biscuits; arrange in pan. press over bottom and up sides to form crust. Spread beans over dough; top with meat mixture. Bake at 375 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Sprinkle immediately with cheese. Garnish with lettuce, tomato and onion.

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