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Garbage Bread Recipe: Easy Cheesy Beef & Pepper Stromboli

Garbage Bread (Beef & Pepper Stromboli)

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pizza dough Store-bought or homemade, room temperature
  • 1 lb ground beef Lean (85/15) preferred
  • 1 medium green bell pepper Diced
  • 1 small yellow onion Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese Shredded
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 large egg Beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  • Add the diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften. Stir in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for another minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle (approximately 10x14 inches).
  • Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
  • Spread the beef and vegetable mixture over the cheese layer, then top with the remaining mozzarella.
  • Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough up jelly-roll style. Pinch the seam and the ends tightly to seal the filling inside.
  • Place the roll seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top and sides generously with the beaten egg.
  • Cut 3-4 small slits in the top of the bread to allow steam to escape. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is deep golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
  • Allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes before slicing into 1-inch rounds. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.