Recipes:
## Pepperoni Pan Pizza
### INGREDIENTS
* 8 ounces ground beef
* 1 package refrigerated pizza dough
* 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
* 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
* 1 teaspoon onion powder
* 1 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
* 3 ounces sliced pepperoni
* 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
**SERVES:** 4
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### MAKE AHEAD
Brown the ground beef ahead of time in the microwave, then you’ll have it ready to crumble onto the pizza—perfect for those extra-busy days!
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### VARIATION
Looking for a meatless entrée? Omit the pepperoni and substitute **1 cup refried beans** for the ground beef.
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### DIRECTIONS
**1.** Preheat oven to **400°F**. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef; stir until brown and crumbly. Drain fat. Press dough into a greased **8 × 8-inch skillet**. Trim excess dough; flute edges.
**2.** Combine tomato sauce, tomato paste, onion powder and oregano in a small bowl; mix well. Spread over dough to within **1/2 inch of edges**.
**3.** Sprinkle beef and bell pepper evenly over sauce. Arrange pepperoni slices evenly over top.
**4.** Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over pepperoni. Bake pizza until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden brown, about **20 minutes**.
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### Make It Quicker
* Make individual pizzas in a jiffy. Substitute **4 large 10-inch flour tortillas** for the refrigerated pizza dough. Reduce overall baking time to about **10 minutes**.
* Unexpected company? Cut this pizza into small wedges and have a deluxe appetizer ready fast.
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