PIZZA JOES 
1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
5 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
1/4 c. pitted ripe olives, chopped
1 1/2 tbsp. onion flakes
4 tsp. garlic & chives seasoning
1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. salt or substitute
Dash of black pepper
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 egg
4 slices Mozzarella cheese, cut in half
8 sliced cherry tomatoes
Cherry tomatoes & ripe olives as garnish
4 hamburger buns or English muffins

Combine first 11 ingredients. Place in an oiled frying pan and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until hamburger is done. Add water if too dry. Spoon mixture onto hamburger bun halves; arrange in oven- proof baking pan. Top each with a slice of cheese and tomato; broil until cheese is melted. Garnish with tomatoes and olives. Serves 8.

 

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