Low-fat Pizza Style Meatloaf

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/3 cup italian style seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup low-fat milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup prepared marinara sauce
• 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• 2 coat a 12 inch pizza pan with cooking spray, and place it on a large baking sheet with sides.
• 3 heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and basil. cook stirring until softened, about 10 minutes.
• 4 combine beef, garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, and salt in a large bowl, and mix well.
• 5 transfer the meat mixture to a prepared pan.
• 6 with dampened hands, pat into a 10 inch circle.
• 7 top with marinara sauce, and spoon the vegetable mixture over the sauce, then sprinkle with cheese.
• 8 bake until the meat is browned and the cheese is melted, approximately 20-30 minutes.
• 9 drain off fat, cut into wedges, and serve.