Beef and Garden Vegetable Pizza

You'll enjoy a hefty serving of vegetables in this delicious and satisfying Ground Beef and vegetable pizza. Try this one with your kids!

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
• 4 whole wheat pita breads (6-inch diameter)
• 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

• 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

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.

   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.

2. 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.

3. 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.