Meatza

No: (eggs), corn, gluten, soy, (dairy)

Preheat oven to 400F

Have ready a large rimmed baking sheet (12x17) - no need to grease it

Mix together:

2 lbs ground beef

1/2 lb Italian sausage of choice (check for allergens)

1-1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

2 tsp garlic powder

3 tsp oregano

1 tsp crushed caraway or fennel seed (optional)
1 egg (optional)

Press thinly into pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and drain liquid. Blot excess with paper towel.**

Mix together:
1 can tomato paste
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
OR use commercial pizza sauce or spaghetti sauce (check for allergens); tomato paste is less runny

Spread sauce on pizza. Top as desired and bake another 10-15 minutes until done. Serve with fork and knife.

Topping ideas:
mushrooms*, olives, pineapple, broccoli*, zucchini*, tomatoes, bell peppers*, jalapenos, onions*, spinach, cheese
*may be sauteed first, or added raw if chopped small

**Shortcut method: Pizza may be topped and baked about 20 min without the pre-bake step. Gently pour off liquid before serving.