Ground Beef Pizza Base (Printable Version)

Protein-rich crust of seasoned beef topped with mozzarella and pepperoni, baked golden and crispy.

# Ingredient List:

→ Beef Pizza Base

01 - 1.1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp onion powder
06 - 1 tsp dried oregano
07 - 1 tsp dried basil
08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Toppings

10 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 2 oz sliced pepperoni
12 - ½ cup pizza sauce (sugar-free if low carb)
13 - Fresh basil leaves, optional for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper until just combined.
03 - Transfer mixture to the prepared sheet and form a 12-inch round, about ½ inch thick, with a raised edge to hold toppings.
04 - Cook in oven for 12 to 15 minutes until browned and firm; remove and drain excess fat.
05 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over crust, sprinkle mozzarella, then arrange pepperoni slices on top.
06 - Return to oven and bake 8 to 10 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
07 - Allow to rest for 2 to 3 minutes, slice, garnish with fresh basil if desired, and serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It delivers all the pizza satisfaction without the carb crash, so you can have seconds without regret.
  • The beef base crisps up like a savory cracker, giving you that crunch you didn't think was possible without dough.
  • You can prep it faster than waiting for delivery, and it's infinitely more fun to make.
02 -
  • Don't skip draining the fat after the first bake, or your toppings will swim in grease and the whole thing will taste heavy.
  • Let the pizza rest for a couple of minutes after the final bake, it firms up just enough to slice cleanly without falling apart.
03 -
  • Use a pizza cutter to slice it cleanly, a knife can drag and tear the beef base.
  • If you want an even crispier crust, bake the base a few extra minutes before adding toppings.
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