Open Faced Pizza Sandwiches

1/2 pound ground chuck

1/4 cup chopped onion

2 tablespoons chopped green pepper

1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste

1 tablespoon water

1/2 teaspoon dried whole oregano

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

2 whole wheat English muffins, split

1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

4 pimiento-stuffed olives, sliced

Combine beef, onion, and green pepper in a skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring to crumble, until beef is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain in a colander, and pat dry with a paper towel.

Combine beef mixture and next 5 ingredients. Spread over cut sides of muffin halves; top with cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for 5 to 6 minutes or until sandwich is heated and cheese is bubbly.

Garnish with sliced olives.

Makes 4 servings