Ingredients
3/4 lb ground beef (80% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
8 oz refrigerated crescent rolls
8 oz pizza sauce
4 oz mushroom stems and pieces, d
2 1/4 oz sliced pitted ripe olives, d
1/3 cup green bell pepper, coarsely
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 tsp dried oregano leaves
Directions
Brown ground beef and onion in well-seasoned 11 to 12-inch cast iron
skillet over medium coals. Remove to paper towels to drain. Potir off
drippings from pan. Separate crescent (tough into triangles; place in
skillet, points toward center, to form circle. Press edges together
to form bottom crust about 1 inch up the side of pan. Spread half of
pizza sauce. Spoon ground beef mixture over sauce. Cover with
mushrooms, olives and green pepper. Pour remaining sauce over all;
sprinkle with cheese and oregano. Place pan in center of grid over
medium coals. Place cover on cooker: cook 20 to 30 minutes or until
crust is lightly browned. (If cooked over open grill or coals, cover
pan securely with foil.)
Servings: 4 servings
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