Ground Beef Alfredo Pizza (Print)

A savory pizza topped with ground beef, creamy Alfredo sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese.

# Ingredients:

→ Pizza Dough

01 - 1 pound pizza dough, store-bought or homemade

→ Ground Beef Mixture

02 - 8 ounces ground beef
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

→ Alfredo Sauce

07 - 3/4 cup heavy cream
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
09 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
11 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Toppings

12 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
13 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat thoroughly.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside.
03 - Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan and nutmeg; cook, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
04 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out pizza dough to a 12-inch diameter circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or a pizza peel if using a stone.
05 - Spread Alfredo sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Evenly distribute the cooked ground beef over the sauce.
06 - Top the pizza with shredded mozzarella and sprinkle additional grated Parmesan evenly over the top.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust turns golden and cheese is bubbly with slight browning.
08 - Remove from oven, optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley, slice, and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and restaurant-worthy but comes together faster than ordering delivery.
  • The creamy Alfredo base with savory beef is comforting without being heavy, especially when paired with a simple salad.
  • Your family will ask for it again, and you'll actually want to make it.
02 -
  • Don't skip draining the ground beef, or the pizza will end up greasy and the cheese won't crisp properly.
  • The Alfredo needs to cool slightly before spreading, otherwise it melts into the warm dough and spreads unevenly.
  • Watch the bake time closely because ovens vary, and the difference between perfect and overdone is sometimes just two minutes.
03 -
  • Make your Alfredo sauce while the beef cooks, so everything comes together at the right moment and nothing sits cooling.
  • If you don't have a pizza stone, a preheated cast iron skillet works beautifully and gives you an even more golden, crispy crust.
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