Hearty Meat Pizza
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Ground beef, pepperoni, and Canadian bacon top this scrumptious meat lover's pizza.

Servings:
6 to 8 servings
Prep Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Ingredients
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2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cupsall-purpose floursee savings

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1 packageactive dry yeastsee savings

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1/4 teaspoonsaltsee savings

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1 cupwarm water (120 degree F to 130 degree F)see savings

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2 tablespoonscooking oilsee savings

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1/2 poundground beef and/or bulk Italian sausage or pork sausagesee savings

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1 cupchopped onionsee savings

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1 3-1/2-ounce packagesliced pepperonisee savings

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1 cupcut-up Canadian-style baconsee savings

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1 cupchopped green sweet peppersee savings

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2 cupsshredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)see savings

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1/4 cupgrated Parmesan or Romano cheesesee savings

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3/4 cupchopped onionsee savings

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2 clovesgarlic, mincedsee savings

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1 tablespoonolive oil, margarine, or buttersee savings

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1 14-1/2-ounce cantomatoes, cut upsee savings

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1 8-ounce cantomato saucesee savings

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1bay leafsee savings

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1 tablespoonsnipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushedsee savings

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1 tablespoonsnipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushedsee savings

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1 teaspoonfennel seed, crushed (optional)see savings

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1/2 teaspoonsugarsee savings

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1/4 teaspoonpeppersee savings

Directions
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Cook the 3/4 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.
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Meanwhile in a large bowl combine 1-1/4 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.
3.
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 degree F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
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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 beef mixture. Top with pepperoni, Canadian-style bacon, and green sweet pepper. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan or Romano cheese.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes more or until cheese melts and sauce is bubbly. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Make-Ahead Tips
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.
Prepare pizza sauce; cool. Transfer to freezer container. Seal, label, and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in refrigerator before using.
Nutrition information
Calories 699, Total Fat 33 g, Saturated Fat 13 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Sodium 1427 mg, Carbohydrate 57 g, Protein 42 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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