Categories: Pizza/flatbread

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2- 24 oz. jars tomato basil pasta sauce
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper
• 8 slices bacon, chopped
• 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 2 links ground Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 cup chopped ham
• 1/2 Pizza Crusts (see recipe)
• 6 slices provolone cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450. Spray a deep cast-iron skillet with cooking spray.

2. In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook until golden, about 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste; cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly, 1-2 minutes. Stir in pasta sauce and red pepper; cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sauce has reduced and thickened, about 30 minutes.

3. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon using a slotted spoon, and let drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tbsp drippings in skillet. Add beef and sausage to skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crumbly, about 6 minutes. Stir in ham, and cook until heated through. Drain meat mixture well; stir in bacon.

4. On a lightly floured surface, roll one Pizza Crust to an 11-inch circle, and press into bottom and up sides of prepared skillet. Spread half of tomato sauce in bottom of crust, and top with half of meat mixture, half of provolone, and half of mozzarella. Starting with tomato sauce, repeat layers. Roll edges of dough to create a border inside skillet, and brush with olive oil.

5. Bake until crust is golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

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