Ground Beef Alfredo Pizza (Print Version)

A comforting pizza with creamy Alfredo sauce, seasoned ground beef, and melted mozzarella cheese.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 black 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)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 475°F. Place a pizza stone inside if available to heat.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano until browned and fully cooked, 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, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
04 - On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch diameter circle. Transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet or a floured pizza peel if using a pizza stone.
05 - Spread the Alfredo sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Layer the cooked ground beef over the sauce. Top with shredded mozzarella and sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese evenly.
06 - Bake the pizza for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is bubbly with slight browning.
07 - Remove pizza from oven. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy Alfredo base is a luxurious change from tomato sauce and keeps the crust soft and flavorful.
  • Ground beef cooked with garlic and oregano adds a hearty, satisfying layer that makes this feel like a complete meal.
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes, so you can have homemade pizza on the table faster than delivery.
  • The combination of mozzarella and Parmesan creates a beautifully golden, bubbly top that everyone fights over.
02 -
  • Always drain the ground beef well or the Alfredo sauce will get watery and slide off the crust.
  • Don't let the Alfredo sauce boil hard or the cream can separate, keep it at a gentle simmer and stir constantly.
  • If your oven runs cool, add a couple extra minutes to the bake time so the crust gets properly crispy underneath.
03 -
  • Brush the crust edges with a little olive oil and sprinkle with garlic salt before baking for an extra flavorful, golden rim.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, let it simmer an extra minute or two, but watch closely so it doesn't get too stiff to spread.
  • Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife immediately after baking, the cheese sets quickly and becomes harder to cut cleanly as it cools.
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