Ingredients:
ground beef (one pound), mozzarella (one cup), and cheddar (half a cup).
onion, diced (half a cup)
minced garlic (two cloves)
bell peppers, sliced — half a cup
- 1/2 cup of black olives, sliced (if desired)
- Olive oil, measuring 1 tablespoon
Preparation:
olive oil – Salt and pepper to taste – One egg (to make the egg wash)
How to Follow
First things first: get the oven hot, around 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
Second, sauté the onions in olive oil over medium-high heat in a pan until they begin to become translucent. You can’t escape that aroma, I swear!
- Brown the ground beef by adding it and breaking it up with a spoon. Along with the minced garlic cloves, add a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Add the bell peppers and, if using, black olives. Then, sprinkle with the Italian spice. After a few more minutes of stirring, everything should be nice and cozy in the pan.
- On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle that is approximately 10 by 14 inches. This will help keep it from sticking. Rustic is excellent for the soul; we aren’t seeking perfection.
Sixth, top the dough with the ground beef mixture, being sure to leave a little border around the sides. Cheese is the binding agent that keeps life’s wonderful things together, so top with some mozzarella and cheddar.
- Carefully shape the dough into a jelly roll by beginning with the longest side and pinching the ends together. Seam side down, transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet to facilitate cleaning.
- Cut a few holes at the top of the bread to let steam out; this will give the Garbage Bread some breathing space.
- For that irresistible golden shine, beat an egg and brush it over the top. Believe me when I say it matters.
- Place in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the bread turns a gorgeous golden color and has a somewhat hollow sound when tapped. Dinner is calling, and that’s the music.
- Set aside for a little while to relax. Before serving heated, cut it into slices. Seeing your loved ones jump in is the greatest feeling in the world.