Yup; this pizza crust is made of ground beef! Come on, it’s not the weirdest thing to happen to pizza. I once saw one topped with BANANA. (Ewww …)
¼th of pizza: 232 calories, 9g total fat (4.5g sat fat), 751mg sodium, 5.5g carbs, 1g fiber, 2.5g sugars, 31g protein
You’ll Need: baking sheet, parchment paper, large bowl, skillet, nonstick spray, medium bowl
Prep: 10 minutes • Cook: 20 minutes
CRUST
1 pound raw extra-lean ground beef (4% fat or less)
2 tablespoons egg whites (about 1 large egg’s worth)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
TOPPING
⅓ cup chopped mushrooms
¾ cup chopped onion
¾ cup chopped bell pepper
½ cup canned crushed tomatoes
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Optional topping: fresh basil
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Thoroughly mix crust ingredients in a large bowl. Shape into a circle on the baking sheet, about ¼ inch thick and 10 inches in diameter.
3. Bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, make the topping. Bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper. Cook and stir until mostly softened and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
5. In a medium bowl, stir seasonings into crushed tomatoes.
6. Carefully drain excess liquid from baking sheet, and thoroughly blot crust dry.
7. Spread crust with seasoned tomatoes, leaving a ½-inch border. Top with cooked veggies and mozzarella.
8. Bake until cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS