Skillet Calzone

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8 diagonally cut slices French bread, 1/2 inch thick

Cooking spray

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

1 small green bell pepper, sliced

1 or 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with

Italian-style herbs (or other variety), undrained

1 can (8 oz) pizza sauce

1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained

1) Set oven control to broil.

2) Place bread slices on ungreased cookie sheet.

3) Spray bread with cooking spray; sprinkle with cheese.

4) Broil with tops 4 to 6 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until light brown; set aside.

5) In 10-inch skillet, cook beef, bell pepper and garlic over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.

6) Stir in tomatoes, pizza sauce and mushrooms.

7) Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until hot.

8) Place 2 toasted bread slices on each of 4 serving plates.

9) Top with beef mixture.