Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 loaf french bread
  • olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • fresh cracked pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar - optional
  • 12 slices pepperoni
  • 1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese - grated
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese - grated

Instruction

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Using a serrated knife, cut the top off bread. Pull bread out of middle of the load making a large well. Brush the inside of the bread with olive oil and toast in oven for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • While bread is toasting, add ground beef to a skillet along with basil, oregano and red pepper. Cook until meat is done. Drain and set aside.
  • In a small pot, add tomato sauce, basil, salt, pepper and sugar. Cook on low for 5 minutes.
  • To build the pizza, add the meat in an even layer on the bottom of the french bread loaf. Pour tomato sauce over meat until covered. Extra sauce will be left over. Layer on 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Place pepperoni slices on top of cheese. Sprinkle on remaining cheeses. Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove foil and continue to cook for 10 more minutes until cheese is totally melted and golden. Remove from oven. Let rest for 5 minutes, slice and serve with remaining sauce!