John Wayne Deep Dish Pizza Casserole

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John Wayne Casserole - Deep-Dish Pizza




Recipe:

Ingredients:

1 can (10oz) refrigerated pizza dough

1 lb ground beef

3/4 cup Colby or Cheddar cheese, shredded

3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

1 large tomato, sliced

1/2 packet taco seasoning mix and water- according to packet directions

1/3 cup sour cream

1/3 cup mayonnaise

1 whole green bell pepper, sliced

1/2 of a white onion, sliced

2 oz jalapenos, sliced

1-2 teaspoons olive oil



Directions:

1. In a large skillet, saute bell peppers and onion in olive oil over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

2. In the same skillet, brown ground beef. Drain and add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for a few minutes until combined.

3. Place the pizza dough in a greased 13x9" casserole dish. Stretch the dough out the length of the pan and press up the sides.

4. Transfer the meat mixture into the casserole dish. Spread the meat mixture out evenly.

5. Top the meat with the fresh sliced tomatoes.

6. Mix the sour cream, mayo, and 1/4 cup of the cheese in a small bowl. Dot the sour cream mixture on top of the tomatoes and spread out.

7. Dot the casserole with the green bell peppers and onions.

8. Bake uncovered in a 425-degree oven for 12 minutes.

9. Remove and sprinkle with cheese and sliced jalapeno peppers. Return to the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.

10. Remove from oven and allow to cool for a couple of minutes before serving. Enjoy!!!