Pizza Joes

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• 2 pounds lean ground beef or ground turkey
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  Source: 2 pounds lean ground beef or ground turkey
• ¾ cup chopped onion
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  Source: ¾ cup chopped onion
• ¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
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  Source: ¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
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  Source: 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ¾ cup chopped cremini mushrooms
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  Source: ¾ cup chopped cremini mushrooms
• 2.25 ounce can sliced black olives (drained)
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  Source: 2.25 ounce can sliced black olives (drained)
• 28 ounces tomato basil marinara
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  Source: 25 to 28 ounces tomato basil marinara; upper source range endpoint used for shopping.
• 3 ounces sliced pepperoni (cut in half can use reduced fat or turkey pepperoni)
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  Source: 3 ounces sliced pepperoni (cut in half can use reduced fat or turkey pepperoni)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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  Source: 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• As Needed black pepper
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  Source seasoning: freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper (or to taste)
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  Source: ¼ to ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper (or to taste); upper source range endpoint used for shopping.
• 1 ½ cups shredded part skim or whole milk mozzarella cheese (or as needed)
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  Source: 1 ½ cups shredded part skim or whole milk mozzarella cheese (or as needed)
• 8 each onion rolls or hamburger buns
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  Source: 8 onion rolls or hamburger buns

1. Place a large nonstick skillet over MEDIUM heat. Add the beef (or turkey), onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook, stirring to break up the ground meat as it cooks. Continue to cook and stir until meat is thoroughly cooked and the veggies have softened. Drain off as much grease as possible and return the skillet to the heat.
2. Add the mushrooms, olives, marinara, pepperoni, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to LOW, cover the pan, and allow to simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, preheat your oven's broiler. Split open the onion rolls and place them, inside facing up, on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the oven for about 2 minutes, watching closely, until the rolls are toasted and lightly browned.
4. Remove the top buns from the baking sheet. Divide the filling between the bottom buns, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and return to the oven for a minute or two, just until the cheese is melted.
5. Remove from the oven and place the top buns on the sandwiches and serve.