Greek Beef Bruschetta

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This recipe is perfect for a casual gathering. Using Ground Beef Sirloin, it's a nice recipe to serve for a change from the standard nacho platter.

 

Yields16 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time15 mins
 1 lb (500 g) Lean Ground Beef Chuck or Sirloin or Lean Ground Beef
 1 tsp (5 mL) lemon pepper
 1 tsp (5 mL) dried basil
 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder
 10 oz (300 g) 1 package of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
 14 oz (398 mL) 1 can of pasta-style or Italian seasoned diced tomatoes
 ½ cup (125 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese
 2 Flatbreads, naan bread or baked pizza crusts(12 in/30 cm)
 1 ¼ cup (300 mL) seasoned crumbled feta cheese (200 g package)
 ½ cup (125 mL) sliced pitted ripe olives
1

Pan-fry beef, lemon pepper, basil and garlic powder in non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking up with back of spoon, until browned and completely cooked. Drain. Stir in spinach, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Remove from heat.

2

Lay flatbreads on ungreased pizza pans. Spread beef mixture over flatbreads; sprinkle with feta cheese and olives.

3

Broil 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) from element for 5 minutes or until hot and starting to brown on edges. Let stand for a few minutes before cutting into small wedges or triangles for appetizers.

Ingredients

 1 lb (500 g) Lean Ground Beef Chuck or Sirloin or Lean Ground Beef
 1 tsp (5 mL) lemon pepper
 1 tsp (5 mL) dried basil
 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder
 10 oz (300 g) 1 package of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
 14 oz (398 mL) 1 can of pasta-style or Italian seasoned diced tomatoes
 ½ cup (125 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese
 2 Flatbreads, naan bread or baked pizza crusts(12 in/30 cm)
 1 ¼ cup (300 mL) seasoned crumbled feta cheese (200 g package)
 ½ cup (125 mL) sliced pitted ripe olives

Directions

1

Pan-fry beef, lemon pepper, basil and garlic powder in non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking up with back of spoon, until browned and completely cooked. Drain. Stir in spinach, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Remove from heat.

2

Lay flatbreads on ungreased pizza pans. Spread beef mixture over flatbreads; sprinkle with feta cheese and olives.

3

Broil 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) from element for 5 minutes or until hot and starting to brown on edges. Let stand for a few minutes before cutting into small wedges or triangles for appetizers.

Greek Beef Bruschetta
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