🍕 Italian Beef Pizza Recipe

 

Ingredients

For the dough (or use ready-made pizza base):

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 1 teaspoon dry yeast

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 3/4 cup warm water (adjust as needed)

For the beef topping:

• 200 grams ground beef

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

• 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• Salt to taste

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Other toppings:

• 1/2 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)

• 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• Sliced bell peppers (red/green/yellow)

• Sliced black olives

• Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)

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Instructions

✅ 1. Make the dough (if making from scratch):

• In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit 5 minutes to activate the yeast.

• Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix to form a dough and knead for about 5–7 minutes until smooth.

• Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place until doubled in size.

✅ 2. Prepare the beef topping:

• Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.

• Add the ground beef, cook until browned.

• Season with salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, and chili flakes. Cook until dry and well-cooked. Set aside.

✅ 3. Assemble the pizza:

• Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).

• Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your preferred thickness.

• Transfer to a pizza tray. Spread pizza sauce over the base.

• Sprinkle some mozzarella cheese.

• Spread the cooked beef evenly.

• Add bell pepper slices and black olives.

• Cover with the remaining cheese.

✅ 4. Bake:

• Place in the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden brown.

✅ 5. Garnish & Serve:

• Remove from oven, top with fresh basil leaves. Slice and serve ho