THICK 'N' CHEWY PIZZA

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 large egg
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, divided
2-1/4 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/3 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add egg, 1/4 cup tomato sauce, oil, sugar, salt, chili powder and 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; beat until smooth. Add 1 cup flour; beat for 1 minute. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat; stir in onion, mushrooms, olives, green pepper and remaining tomato sauce and hot pepper sauce., Punch dough down; turn once onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 14x9-in. rectangle. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Brush with butter. Top with meat mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes or until crust is lightly browned and cheese is melted.

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