"Recipes on the Run"
Put Some Pizzaz in your Run
Beef and Vegetable Pizza
Total Prep and cook time: 30 minutes
1 Package (16-17oz) fully cooked boneless beef pot roast w/ gravy
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups sliced baby Portobello mushrooms
½ cup chopped onion
1 can (14.5oz) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 ½ cups asparagus pieces (1 ½ inch)
¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil
½ cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
1 package (14oz) thick prebaked pizza crust (12” in diameter)
Makes 4 servings
1. Heat oven to 450 F. Remove beef pot roast from gravy; discard gravy. Cut beef into ½ -pieces Set aside. Heat oil in large non-stick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. Add tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 7 minutes. Stir in asparagus and basil; simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. Stir in beef and ¼ cup cheese. Place pizza crust on pizza pan or large baking sheet. Spread beef mixture evenly on crust. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup cheese.
4. Bake 8-10 minutes or until topping is hot and cheese is melted. Cut into 8 wedges. Serve immediately.
Cook’s Tip:
*To easily cut pizza into wedges without a pizza cutter, use a pair of kitchen scissors.
*Substitute 1 ½ cups broccoli, bell pepper pieces or other favorite vegetables for asparagus