2 pounds extra lean ground beef
1/4 cup onion, chopped
3 teaspoons bottled fresh minced garlic, divide or equivalent fresh garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano leaves, divided
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, divided (optional)
2 1/8 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons water, divided
1/2 cup plain pork rinds, crushed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
8 ounce package mozzarella cheese, sliced
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped or a 4 ounce can of mushroom slices, drained
1/2 cup pepperoni slices
Recipe
Mix ground beef, onions, 2 teaspoons garlic, 1 teaspoon basil, 1 teaspoon oregano, fennel seed, salt and crushed red pepper if using, 1/2 cup water and pork rinds. Mix well for 1 minute.
Shape into a 10" x 14" rectangle on waxed paper or aluminum foil. Set aside.
Mix tomato paste, remaining garlic, basil, oregano and remaining 2 tablespoons water. Spread evenly over meat. Sprinkle parmesan evenly over sauce, lay mozzarella slices over Parmesan cheese. Top with pepperoni slices, then mushrooms.
Carefully roll meat from 10" side into a roll resembling a cake roll, using waxed paper or foil to help roll. Seal seam by pinching together well, and seal ends by pinching together so cheese will not leak out.
Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees. Let stand loosely covered with aluminum foil for 10 minutes before slicing into 8 equal slices.