DEEP-DISH PIZZA

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My family devours this crusty pan pizza with easy-to-swap toppings. Use a combination of green, red and yellow peppers for extra color. -Patricia Howson, Carstairs, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 small green pepper, julienned
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, salt, oil and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes., On a floured surface, roll into a 13x9-in. rectangle. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with beef. , In a small bowl, combine soup and seasonings; spoon over beef. Top with the green pepper, mushrooms and cheese., Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until crust and cheese are lightly browned. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked pizza. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 425°. Bake pizza as directed, increasing time as necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 704mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.