Ground Beef & Red Onion Pizza
Prep time: 20 mins | Cook time: 12-15 mins | Serves: 2-4
Ingredients
The Base:
1 lb Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 cup Pizza sauce (tomato-based)
1 1/2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp Olive oil
The Toppings:
1/2 lb Ground beef (lean)
1/2 Red onion, thinly sliced into rings
Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Beef Seasoning: 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp smoked paprika.
Instructions
Prepare the Beef:
In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Set aside.
Preheat & Prep:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it heats. Lightly grease a pizza pan or baking sheet with olive oil.
Stretch the Dough:
On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll your dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer it to your prepared pan.
Layer the Flavors:
Spread a thin, even layer of pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust.
Sprinkle about 1 cup of mozzarella over the sauce.
Distribute the seasoned ground beef and red onion rings evenly across the top.
Add the remaining cheese over the toppings to “lock” them in.
Bake:
Place in the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown in spots.
The Finishing Touch:
Remove from the oven and let it sit for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with the fresh herbs before slicing.
Pro Tips for a Better Crust
Room Temp Dough: If using store-bought dough, let it sit on the counter for 30 minutes before stretching; it will be much easier to work with.
Crispy Bottom: For an extra crispy base, pre-bake the plain dough for 3 minutes before adding your sauce and toppings.