Meatza, meatza, meatza…I’ve heard so much about this pizza substitute lately, I just had to give it a try. If I’m going to make a pizza, I want it to both taste and look like a pizza. So, truth be told, I decided to add a little bit of mozzarella to the top of our meatza. I bought a small brick of cheese produced at a local farm and shredded it myself. That way, we avoided the additives present in pre-shredded cheeses. While this paleo cheat did make our meatza look more like a pizza, it did not enhance the flavor for me. Next time, I’ll leave it off. I’ve gotta say that this meal was very easy, cooks quickly, and truly tasted–and looked–like pizza. The crust has just the right amount of spice for me, but cut out the cayenne if you prefer something milder. Justin Owings attributes the success of the crust’s flavor to the caraway seeds, a secret ingredient of his Italian grandfather’s meatball recipe. They definitely add great flavor. I love using a sausage and ground beef blend for my crust, but you can use whatever ground meat you have on hand. The toppings are totally flexible, so get creative! (Please excuse the iphone photos…camera issues.)

Adapted from www.justinowings.com.