Beef & Broccoli Pesto Flatbread

Name: Beef & Broccoli Pesto Flatbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 cup ½ cups (375 mL) chopped broccoli florets; 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice; 10 basil leaves; 3 tbsp (45 mL) toasted slivered almonds; ¼ cup (50 mL) grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp (15 mL) extra virgin olive oil; ½ lb (250 g) Ontario lean ground beef; 2 tsp (10 mL) cornmeal, for dusting; 1 lb (500 g) frozen pizza dough, thawed; 2 cups (500 mL) part skim Mozzarella cheese; ½ red onion, thinly sliced Salt and pepper

Flatbreads are a quick family-friendly weeknight meal that the whole family can enjoy. Paired with a green salad it is a balanced meal bursting with flavour.

Prep Time15 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time35 mins

1 cup ½ cups (375 mL) chopped broccoli florets

1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice

10 basil leaves

3 tbsp (45 mL) toasted slivered almonds

¼ cup (50 mL) grated Parmesan cheese

1 tbsp (15 mL) extra virgin olive oil

½ lb (250 g) Ontario lean ground beef

2 tsp (10 mL) cornmeal, for dusting

1 lb (500 g) frozen pizza dough, thawed

2 cups (500 mL) part skim Mozzarella cheese

½ red onion, thinly sliced Salt and pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°F (220C) and position a rimmed baking sheet in the bottom third of the oven.

To make pesto, steam broccoli florets until tender. Add broccoli, lemon juice, basil, water, almonds and Parmesan cheese to a food processor and pulse until almost smooth. Add up to 2 tbsp (30 mL) water as needed to get desired consistency.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook until browned, about 8 minutes. Drain cooked beef on paper towel.

To assemble the pizza, sprinkle parchment paper with cornmeal. Roll pizza dough into an oval or rectangle. Top with broccoli pesto leaving a ½-inch (1 cm) border. Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese, red onion and cooked ground beef.

Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden. Slice and serve.

Cook's Notes:

Serves 4

CategoryDinner

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