Heat an oven to 500°F

Sauté the shredded beef, until just browned. Move to a side dish.

In the same skillet, sauté the peppers, mushrooms and onion in the meat grease until tender. A

Add the garlic and cook one minute longer.

Add the shredded beef to the veggies, along with the cubed cream cheese. Mix well.

Place the pizza dough on an butter-greased 12-inch pizza pan (a dash of oil can be used with).

Spread the dough out, working from the center. It will keep pushing back, so patience and time is required. Sometimes a quick pop in the oven for a minute or two helps.

Put the sauce over the crust.

Sprinkle with the cup of provolone cheese.

Top with the cooked veggies, beef.

Tear the American cheese into small pieces and top the pizza with it.

Sprinkle on the Parmesan cheese and oregano.

Editor’s Tip: For the best flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan.

Bake the pizza for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cheese is melted.