Meat and Veggie Stromboli

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound pre-made pizza dough, thawed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12 ounces ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

20-25 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Intermediate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Brown the ground beef and onion in the skillet until the beef is no longer pink.
4. Add the green and red bell peppers and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes.
6. On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle, about 12x18 inches.
7. Spread the tomato sauce mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
8. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the sauce.
9. Fold the long sides of the dough over the filling, overlapping slightly.
10. Place the stromboli on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
11. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 450
• Fat: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Protein: 25g

Dish Characteristics:

• Flaky, golden brown crust
• Savory and hearty meat and vegetable filling
• Rich and flavorful tomato sauce
• Cheesy and gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses
• Perfect for a main course or appetizer

User Comments:

• "This stromboli was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the crust was cooked to perfection." - John D.
• "I made this for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!" - Sarah B.
• "I'm not usually a fan of stromboli, but this one was amazing. The meat and veggie filling was so tasty and the crust was flaky and crispy." - Emily R.

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have pre-made pizza dough, you can make your own.
• You can adjust the amount of sauce and cheese to your liking.
• You can also add other ingredients to the filling, such as mushrooms, pepperoni, or olives.
• Let the stromboli cool for a few minutes before slicing to prevent the filling from spilling out.