Meatzza
This dish is a fun twist on a classic pizza, with a flavorful meat base topped with gooey melted mozzarella and fresh basil. The savory flavors of the seasoned mince combined with the tanginess of the tomatoes make for a satisfying and delicious meal that is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Enjoy this unique dish that brings together the best of both worlds - pizza and meatloaf!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 500g/1lb 2oz mince
- 3 tbsp grated parmesan
- 3 tbsp breadcrumbsoats
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 free-range eggs
- 1 garlic
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- , for greasing Butter
- 1x400g/14oz can chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp garlic oil
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 x 125g/4½oz ball mozzarella
- Few leaves fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7.
- In a large bowl, using your hands, combine the mince, parmesan, breadcrumbs or oats, parsley, eggs, garlic, and add some salt and pepper. Do not overwork it, just lightly mix together or the meat will become compacted and dense.
- Butter a round baking tin of about 28cm/11in diameter and turn the meat into it, pressing the mixture lightly with your fingers to cover the bottom as if the seasoned minced meat were your pizza crust.
- Make sure youâve drained as much runny liquid as possible out of your can of chopped tomatoes, then mix the tomato with the garlic oil, oregano and some salt and pepper and spread, using a rubber spatula, lightly on top of the meat base. Arrange the mozzarella slices on top, and then put in the oven for 20-25 minutes, by which time the meat should be cooked through and lightly set and the mozzarella melted.
- Remove from the oven and let it sit for five minutes, then adorn with some basil leaves and bring it to the table before cutting into wedges, like a pizza.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 4-6
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