Description
This Ground Beef Alfredo Pizza combines a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce with savory browned ground beef and melted mozzarella on a crispy homemade or store-bought pizza crust. Perfect for a flavorful twist on traditional pizza, it bakes quickly for a satisfying meal in about 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pound pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
Ground Beef Topping
- 8 oz ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Alfredo Sauce
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pizza Toppings
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it inside the oven to heat up, which helps achieve a crispier crust.
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano. Stir and crumble the beef, cooking until fully browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess fat and set the beef aside.
- Prepare Alfredo Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and ground nutmeg. Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
- Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch round shape. Transfer the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or a pizza peel if you plan to bake it on the hot pizza stone.
- Assemble Pizza: Evenly spread the prepared Alfredo sauce over the rolled-out dough, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges. Distribute the cooked ground beef evenly on top of the sauce. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the beef, then finish with the additional grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Bake until the crust is golden brown and the cheese has melted and developed a light golden color.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top if desired. Slice the pizza and serve immediately while hot and cheesy.
Notes
- Using a pizza stone helps achieve a crisper crust but is optional.
- Drain the cooked ground beef well to avoid soggy pizza.
- You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter sauce, but it may be less rich.
- Fresh parsley adds color and freshness but can be omitted if unavailable.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes before serving.
