Ground Beef Crusted Pizza

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Make the Beef Crust

In a mixing bowl combine:

• Ground beef
• Egg
• Mozzarella
• Parmesan
• Garlic powder
• Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper

Mix until evenly combined.

3. Form the Crust

Press the mixture onto the parchment-lined pan into a ¼–½ inch thick pizza crust about 10–12 inches wide.

4. Pre-Bake the Crust

Bake for 15 minutes.

Remove the crust and carefully drain any excess grease. Return to the oven for another 5 minutes so the crust firms up.

5. Add Sauce & Toppings

Spread the homemade pizza sauce over the crust and add cheese and toppings of your choice.

6. Final Bake

Bake another 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

7. Rest & Slice

Allow the pizza to rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Homemade Red Chile Pizza Sauce

Ingredients

½ cup tomato paste
1–2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp dried basil
½ tsp red chile powder or cayenne pepper
½ tsp salt
3–6 tbsp water (until spreadable consistency)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl combine tomato paste, garlic, oregano, red chile powder (or cayenne), and salt.
2. Add water one tablespoon at a time until the sauce becomes smooth and spreadable.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
4. Spread onto the pizza crust before adding toppings.

Tips for the Best Beef Pizza Crust

• Use 90/10 ground beef to keep the crust sturdy with less grease.
• Pre-baking the crust helps it hold together when slicing.
• Cooking the crust in a cast iron skillet can create crispier edges.
• Let the pizza rest before cutting so the crust sets properly.