Ground Beef Pizza Base (Print)

A flavorful twist with a savory beef crust layered with melted mozzarella and pepperoni.

# Ingredients:

→ Beef Pizza Base

01 - 1.1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp onion powder
06 - 1 tsp dried oregano
07 - 1 tsp dried basil
08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Toppings

10 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 2 oz sliced pepperoni
12 - ½ cup pizza sauce (sugar-free if low carb)
13 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix ground beef, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper gently until just combined.
03 - Transfer mixture to the baking sheet and shape into a 12-inch round, approximately ½ inch thick, with a slight lip to hold toppings.
04 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is browned and set. Remove and drain excess fat carefully.
05 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over beef crust, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella and arrange pepperoni slices on top.
06 - Return to oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
07 - Let the pizza rest for 2 to 3 minutes, slice, garnish with fresh basil if desired, and serve.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • It satisfies pizza night without the carb crash, and you won't even miss the dough once you taste that savory, seasoned crust.
  • Everything bakes on one sheet, so cleanup is as fast as prep.
  • You can load it with whatever toppings are already in your fridge, making it endlessly adaptable.
02 -
  • Draining the fat after the first bake is critical, skip it and your toppings will swim in grease instead of crisping up.
  • Don't spread the sauce all the way to the edge or it will seep under the crust and make everything soggy.
  • Let the pizza rest before slicing, cutting too soon causes the cheese to slide off and the beef to fall apart.
03 -
  • Use the leanest ground beef you can find, 90% lean or higher, to minimize grease without sacrificing flavor.
  • Press the beef base slightly thinner in the center than at the edges so it cooks evenly and doesn't end up raw in the middle.
  • If you want extra browning on the cheese, switch the oven to broil for the last minute, but watch it like a hawk so it doesn't burn.
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