Long Beach, California School District Pizza
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3/4 cup tomato puree
- 3/4 cup diced canned tomatoes
- 1 (1-pound) package biscuit mix
- 1/2 pound Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions:
- Prepare the Meat Sauce:
- Strain fat from browned ground beef.
- Add flour and whisk in sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Simmer until flavors are integrated.
- Add tomato puree and diced canned tomatoes. Cook until heated through.
- Make the Crust:
- Prepare the biscuit mix as directed to make the crust.
- Roll the dough into an 18 by 12 inch rectangle.
- To transfer the dough onto a baking pan easily, wrap it around a rolling pin and carefully place it onto the pan.
- Trim off the corners by rolling a rolling pin over the edges of the pan.
- Prick the dough numerous times with a fork.
- Bake the Crust:
- Bake the prepared crust for 15 minutes at 450 degrees Fahrenheit, or until lightly browned.
- Assemble and Bake the Pizza:
- Just before serving, spread the hot meat sauce over the baked crust.
- Scatter shredded Cheddar and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the meat sauce.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until the cheese is melted and the sauce is heated through.
- Serve:
- Cut into slices and serve hot.
Note:
- Serves six.
- Recipe adapted from Los Angeles Times Alive.
