Hearty Meat Pizza

Hearty Meat Pizza

Source: Better Homes And Gardens

Makes 6 to 8 Servings

Prep: 40 Minutes

Bake: 20 Minutes

Ingredients

A.. 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 Cups all-purpose flour

B.. 1 Package active dry yeast

C.. 1/4 Teaspoon salt

D.. 1 Cup Warm water (120 Degree f to 130 Degree f)E.. 2 Tablespoons Cooking oil

F.. 1/2 Pound Ground Beef And/Or Bulk Italian Sausage or Pork SausageG.. 1 Cup Chopped Onion

H.. 1 3-1/2-Ounce Package Sliced Pepperoni

I.. 1 Cup Cut-Up Canadian-Style Bacon

J.. 1 Cup Chopped Green sweet pepper

K.. 2 Cups Shredded mozzarella Cheese (8 Ounces)

L.. 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan or Romano Cheese

M.. 3/4 Cup Chopped Onion

N.. 2 cloves garlic, Minced

O.. 1 Tablespoon olive oil, margarine, or butter

P.. 1 14-1/2-Ounce Can tomatoes, Cut up

Q.. 1 8-Ounce Can tomato Sauce

R.. 1 bay leaf

S.. 1 Tablespoon Snipped Fresh basil or 1 Teaspoon Dried basil, CrushedT.. 1 Tablespoon Snipped Fresh oregano or 1 Teaspoon Dried oregano, CrushedU.. 1 Teaspoon fennel seed, Crushed (optional)

V.. 1/2 Teaspoon sugar

W.. 1/4 Teaspoon pepper

Directions
 * 1. 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.


 * 2. 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.


 * 4. 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.


 * 5. 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.

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