Meat Lover Pizza Beef Toppings (Printable)
Savory pizza topped with beef, pepperoni, sausage, and cheese for a satisfying main dish experience.
# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
→ Sauce
02 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce
→ Cheese
03 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Meats
04 - 1/2 cup cooked ground beef
05 - 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
06 - 1/3 cup cooked Italian sausage, crumbled
07 - 1/4 cup cooked bacon, chopped
08 - 1/4 cup sliced ham
→ Vegetables
09 - 1/4 cup sliced red onions
10 - 1/4 cup sliced bell peppers
→ Seasonings
11 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
12 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat thoroughly.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to parchment paper.
03 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border for the crust.
04 - Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly across the sauce layer.
05 - Distribute ground beef, pepperoni, sausage, bacon, and ham evenly over the cheese.
06 - Scatter red onions and bell peppers over the meat toppings.
07 - Sprinkle with oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper to taste.
08 - Carefully transfer pizza with parchment to the preheated stone or baking sheet.
09 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly with browned spots.
10 - Remove from oven, let cool for 2-3 minutes, then slice and serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The beef adds a savory depth that pepperoni alone just cant achieve
- This recipe proves that hearty comfort food can come together in under 40 minutes
02 -
- A hot stone or pan makes all the difference between a sad limp crust and one that crunches beautifully
- Dont overload the sauce or the center will never cook through properly
03 -
- Let the dough rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before stretching
- Sprinkle a little cornmeal on the parchment paper for extra crunch