Beef and Cheese Bread (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Filling

01 - 1-pound beef, ground up
02 - 1 tablespoon oil (olive)
03 - 1 tiny onion, diced small
04 - 1 chopped bell pepper, any type
05 - 3 minced garlic cloves
06 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ½ teaspoon paprika powder
09 - 1 teaspoon of Italian spices
10 - ¼ cup of smoky barbecue sauce
11 - ¼ cup ketchup
12 - 1 and ½ cups shredded mozzarella

→ Bread

13 - 1 roll of store-bought pizza dough, refrigerated
14 - Melted butter, 1 tablespoon
15 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
16 - Parsley, chopped (1 tablespoon for topping)

# Instructions:

01 - Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lay down some parchment paper on a baking tray, or rub it lightly with oil to stop any sticking.
02 - Put oil in a big pan over medium-high heat. Toss in the beef and break it up as it cooks. Let it brown for about 5–7 minutes, and drain extra grease if there’s too much.
03 - Toss the onion, pepper, and garlic into the beef. Cook a few minutes until the veggies soften (4-5 minutes). Sprinkle in your seasoning, salt, paprika, ketchup, and BBQ sauce. Give it a good stir and let it simmer for another couple minutes. Take it off the stove to cool down a bit.
04 - Sprinkle a bit of flour on the surface and roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle shape (about 12×15 inches).
05 - Spoon the cooled beef mixture evenly onto the dough, leaving about an inch of space around all the edges. Top it with the mozzarella, spreading it out evenly.
06 - Carefully roll the dough into a log shape, starting from one of the longer sides. Fold the ends in as you roll, and make sure the seams are pinched to seal everything. Put the seam side down on the baking pan.
07 - Stir together the melted butter and garlic powder in a little bowl. Use a brush to spread that buttery mixture all over the top and sides of the rolled-up dough.
08 - Pop it into your preheated oven and bake for around 20–25 minutes, or until the dough becomes golden and cooked through.
09 - Let the bread rest for 5–10 minutes so it holds together when sliced. Cut it into chunks, about an inch wide. Sprinkle with parsley if you'd like, and dig in while it’s warm.

# Notes:

01 - Swap the beef for turkey, sausage, or even mushrooms and cooked bacon for a new twist.
02 - Try cheddar, pepper jack, or a blend of cheeses to change up the flavor.
03 - Keep leftover slices in the fridge (airtight container) for about 3 days. Reheat in the oven for better texture.

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