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Beef and Garden Vegetable Pizza
Recipe and photograph courtesy of Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner..
Busy weeknights call for quick, easy, and nutritious meals! Parents and kids alike will love this beef and garden vegetable pizza that can be enjoyed at home or on-the-go!
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes | 4 Servings | 470 Calories | 37G Protein
Ingredients:
• 1 pound Ground Beef (95% lean)
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup frozen chopped broccoli, defrosted, drained well
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4 whole wheat pita breads (6-inch diameter)
• 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
Pizza Sauce:
• 1 cup water
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
Nutrition information per serving:
474 Calories; 99 Calories from fat; 11g Total Fat (5 g Saturated Fat; 4 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 85 mg Cholesterol; 721 mg Sodium; 60 g Total Carbohydrate; 8.9 g Dietary Fiber; 37 g Protein; 5.7 mg Iron; 8.5 mg NE Niacin; 0.7 mg Vitamin B6; 2.4 mcg Vitamin B12; 7.6 mg Zinc; 48.7 mcg Selenium.
This recipe is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium.
Instructions:
1. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon. Set aside.
2. Cook’s Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.
3. Combine sauce ingredients in same skillet bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 3 to 4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add carrots, bell pepper, and broccoli; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in beef.
4. Spread 1 cup beef mixture evenly over each pita; top with 2 tablespoons cheese. Place on baking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake in 400°F oven 10 to 12 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Sprinkle cilantro evenly over pizzas, if desired.
