Pita Pizza for One
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A pita bread topped with smoked Gouda and a seasoned ground beef, onion, and red pepper mixture, then baked until the cheese melts.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil plus 1 teaspoon for pita
- ½ cup chopped onions
- ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 3–4 ounces ground beef
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus pinch for pita
- ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 pita bread
- ½ cup shredded smoked Gouda
- Sliced avocado optional
Equipment
- skillet
- baking sheet
- cutting board
Directions
- Heat the oven to 400°F. Warm 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet and cook the onions and red pepper for about 3 minutes, until soft.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the beef, water, ½ teaspoon salt, and the black pepper. Cook for about 4 minutes, until the beef is browned and reaches 160°F. Move the mixture to a plate and wipe out the skillet.
- Brush the pita with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Toast it in the skillet for about 45 seconds per side.
- Put the pita on a baking tray. Scatter the Gouda over it and top with the beef mixture. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes, until the cheese melts. Add avocado if you like.
Nutrition
Serving: 382g | Calories: 763kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 2030mg | Potassium: 719mg | Fiber: 4.7g | Sugar: 9.3g | Vitamin A: 2751IU | Vitamin C: 103mg | Calcium: 497mg | Iron: 4.2mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); ground beef counted as beef, 85% lean, raw. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.