Meatza

Meatza

Like a pizza but with a meat base!

Serves 4-6

Core points per recipe:  3

Points per recipe: 26 

Base:

450g extra lean minced beef

100g onion, finely chopped

1 tsp english mustard

1 tsp dried mixed herbs

salt & pepper

Tomato Topping:

400g can chopped tomatoes

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 tbsp tomato puree

Cheesy Topping:

1 x 300g tin 99% fat free Campbells mushrooms soup

150ml skimmed milk

1 medium egg, beaten

100g extra light philadelphia

2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (3pts)

100g button mushrooms, sliced

1 red and 1 green pepper, deseeded & sliced

In a large bowl, mix the base ingredients.  Press into a deep round tin 9" (23cm) in diameter.  Cover and chill in the refridgerator.

Preheat oven to Gas 4/180ºC/350ºF

Make tomato topping by placing all ingredients in a pan and simmering uncovered for 10 mins until thick and reduced by about half. Season to taste.

Mix together the soup, philadelphia, milk, egg and parmesan. Stir in peppers and mushrooms.

When ready to cook, spread the tomato topping over the base.  Top with the cheesy topping, place on a baking sheet and bake for 35-40 mins until topping is golden.

Allow to stand for a few minutes before serving.