Tostada Grande - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
2 tablespoons taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons chili seasoning mix
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
3 -4 drops hot pepper sauce (optional)
1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or (7 1/2 ounce) can refrigerated biscuits
1 cup refried beans
4 ounces shredded cheese (cheddar works well)
1 large tomatoes, chopped
1 small onions, chopped or 3 -5 green onions
4 cups shredded lettuce (or any amount desired)

Preparation

In large skillet, brown ground beef; drain well.
Stir in seasoning, tomato sauce, chilies and hot pepper sauce; heat until hot and bubbly.
Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until mixture thickens.
Lightly grease 9 or 10-inch pie plate.
Separate rolls or biscuits; arrange pan.
Press over bottom and up sides to form curst.
Spread beans over dough; top with meat mixture.
Bake at 375 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
Sprinkle immediately with cheese.
Garnish with lettuce, tomato and onion.