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HEARTY BEEF PIZZA

Pizza is always the perfect choice for the family and the kids will love the leftovers in their lunchboxes the next day.

INGREDIENTS
¾ lb   375 g   LEAN GROUND BEEF
1   1   large onion, chopped
1 tbsp   15 mL   Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp   15 mL   dried basil
1 cup   250 mL   sliced mushrooms
1   1   can (7-1/2 oz/213 mL) pizza sauce
1   1   pre-baked pizza crust (12-14”/30-35 cm)
1 cup   250 mL   chopped red and green peppers
2 cups   500 mL   grated Mozzarella cheese or pizza cheese mixture

PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutes
COOKING TIME: 12-15 minutes

DIRECTIONS
1. In skillet, brown ground beef with onion, about 5 minutes. Drain fat, if any.

2. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, basil and mushrooms; cook for another 2-3 minutes.

3. Spread pizza sauce evenly over crust. Layer half the cheese over sauce, then top with beef mixture, peppers and remaining cheese.

4. Place pizza directly on rack in preheated 425°F (220°C) oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 6 SERVINGS

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING
365 Calories     17 g Fat
23 g Protein     30 g Carbohydrates

TIP
For a spicier flavour, add 1-2 tsp (5-10 mL) hot pepper flakes to beef mixture or use spicy pizza sauce.