Cowboy Pizza

1-1/3 lbs (4 medium) potatoes peeled and cut into ¼ inch slices
1 package (10 ounces) refrigerated, prepared pizza dough
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup prepared barbecue sauce, divided
1 small green bell pepper, cut into ¼ inch strips
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Heat oven to 425F

Place potatoes in shallow 1 ½ to 2 quart microwave save dish; cover with plastic wrap, venting one corner.
Microwave on high 8 to 10 minutes until just tender and set aside.
Coat 12 inch round pizza pan with vegetable cooking spray
Press dough evenly into pan; prick all over with fork
Bake for 10 minutes; set aside.

Meanwhile, in large non stick skillet over medium heat, sauté beef until brown; drain fat.
Mix in ¾ cup barbeque sauce.
To assemble pizza, spread beef mixture over crust; top evenly with potatoes and bell pepper.
Drizzle with remaining ¼ cup barbeque sauce.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes until hot throughout and cheese in melted.

Cut into 8 wedges.

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