Hearty Meat Pizza

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== Description ==
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Recipes Y-Group
* Source: Better Homes and Gardens
* Prep: 40 minutes | Bake: 20 minutes
* Makes 6 to 8 Servings
== Ingredients ==
* 2¾ to 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
* 1 package active dry yeast
* ¼ teaspoon salt
* 1 cup warm water (120°F to 130°F)
* 2 tablespoons cooking oil
* ½ Pound ground beef and/or bulk Italian sausage or pork sausage
* 1 cup chopped onion
* 1 x 3½-ounce package sliced pepperoni
* 1 cup cut-up Canadian-style bacon
* 1 cup chopped green sweet pepper
* 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)
* ¼ cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
* ¾ cup chopped onion
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon olive oil, margarine, or butter
* 1 x 14½-ounce can tomatoes, cut up
* 1 x 8-ounce can tomato sauce
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
* 1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed.
* 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed (optional)
* ½ teaspoon sugar
* ¼ teaspoon pepper
== Directions ==
=== Sauce ===
# Cook the ¾ cup chopped onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil.
# Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, bay leaf, basil, oregano, fennel seed (if using), sugar and pepper.
# Bring to boiling. Reduce heat; Simmer, uncovered, for 35 to 40 minutes or to desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf.Make-ahead tip: Prepare pizza sauce; cool. Transfer to freezer container. Seal, label, and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in refrigerator before using.
=== Crust ===
# Meanwhile in a large bowl combine 1¼ cups of the flour, the yeast, and the salt.
# Add warm water and 2 tablespoons oil.
# Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
# Beat on high speed for 3 minutes.
# Using a spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.
# Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
# Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total).
# Divide dough in half. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.Make-ahead tip: Prepare pizza dough; divide into 2 equal portions. Place in plastic freezer bags. Seal, label, and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in refrigerator before using.
=== Pizza ===
# Grease two 11- to 13-inch pizza pans or baking sheets.
# On a lightly floured surface roll each half of dough into a circle 1 inch larger than pizza pan. Transfer to pans.
# Build up edges slightly. Flute edges, if desired. Prick dough generously with a fork. Do not let rise.
# Bake in a 425°F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
# Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook ground beef and/or sausage and the 1 cup chopped onion until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain fat.
# Spread pizza sauce over hot crusts.
# Sprinkle with meat mixture.
# Top with pepperoni, Canadian-style bacon, and green sweet pepper.
# Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan or Romano cheese.
# Bake for 10 to 12 minutes more or until cheese melts and sauce is bubbly.
== Notes ==
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Category:Green bell pepper Recipes
Category:Ground beef Recipes
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Category:Parmesan cheese Recipes
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