Best-Ever Homemade Pizza

• 2 (1 lb.) cans tomatoes (undrained), chopped
• 2 small green peppers, chopped
• 2 small onions, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. dried whole oregano
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• pizza crust (there are several quick-fix kinds to purchase)
• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 (3 1/2 oz.) pkg. sliced pepperoni (optional)
• 1 1/2 c. sliced ripe olives (optional)
• 1 (4 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained (optional)
• 3 c. (12 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
• 3 c. (12 oz.) shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large saucepan.
2. Simmer over low heat 1 hour or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove bay leaves.
4. Spread sauce evenly over each pizza crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border around edges.
5. Bake until edges are brown.

tomatoes, green peppers, onions, bay leaves, salt, sugar, oregano, pepper, pizza crust, ground beef, salt, pepperoni, olives, mushrooms, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=231783 (may not work)