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QUICK BEEF & CARAMELIZED ONION PIZZA
Sherry Schwab, IN
Total preparation and cooking time: 30 minutes ยท Makes 4 servings

1

 

package (about 17 ounces) refrigerated fully-cooked boneless beef pot roast with gravy

1

 

tablespoon butter

1

 

medium onion, cut into thin wedges

1

 

tablespoon packed brown sugar

1

 

package (16 ounces) thick prebaked pizza crust (12-inch diameter)

1/2

 

cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted

1

 

package (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese

1/2

 

cup coarsely chopped roasted red pepper

1. Heat oven to 450 F. Heat butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and brown sugar; cook and stir 8 to 10 minutes or until onion is caramelized.

2. Meanwhile remove pot roast from package, removing as much gravy as possible. Reserve gravy for other use. Cut pot roast into 1/2-inch pieces.

3. Place pizza crust on ungreased large baking sheet. Top evenly with beef, onion, walnuts, cheese and red pepper. Bake in 450 F oven 10 to 12 minutes or until topping is hot. Cut into 8 wedges.

Cook's Tip:
The following brands of fully-cooked boneless beef pot roast have received the beef industry's Mark of Quality for exceptional taste and satisfaction: Hormel , Harris Ranch , John Morrell Convenient Cuisine , Mosey's Time for Dinner , Prima Della , Red Oak Farms , RMH Quick and Easy and Schwan's .

Nutrition information per serving:
784 calories; 54 g protein; 63 g carbohydrate; 27 g fat; 1,582 mg sodium; 130 mg cholesterol; 8.3 mg niacin; 0.6 mg vitamin B6; 4.2 mcg vitamin B12; 6.8 mg iron; 11.6 mg zinc.

This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron and zinc.

Funded in part by The Beef Checkoff   ©2010 Cattlemen's Beef Board.