Brian in the Kitchen Recipes

BRIAN IN THE KITCHEN brought to you by Stittsworth Meats
August 27 2012
Tailgating - Pizza Fondue
1/2 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1-1/2 teaspoons fennel seed
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cans (15 ounces each) pizza sauce
2-1/2 cups (10 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives
Breadsticks, bagel chips, baked pita chips and/or tortilla chips
In a large skillet, cook the beef, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the cornstarch, fennel, oregano and garlic powder until blended. Stir in pizza sauce.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Gradually stir in cheeses until melted. Stir in olives. Keep warm.
Serve with breadsticks, bagel chips, pita chips and/or tortilla chips