Ground Beef Alfredo Pizza (Printable)

A comforting pizza featuring browned beef, creamy Alfredo sauce, and golden mozzarella cheese.

# Components:

→ Pizza Dough

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

→ Ground Beef Mixture

02 - 8 oz 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)

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, place it inside to heat.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef 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 cheese and nutmeg. Continue cooking, stirring frequently until sauce thickens, about 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 round. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel if using a stone.
05 - Spread Alfredo sauce evenly over dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Evenly distribute cooked ground beef atop the sauce.
06 - Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
08 - Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, slice, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen, but honestly, you've got dinner on the table in under 45 minutes.
  • The creamy Alfredo paired with savory beef creates a richness that somehow feels both indulgent and deeply satisfying.
  • One pizza feeds a family, and there's something genuinely lovely about everyone gathered around the same delicious thing.
02 -
  • The biggest mistake I made early on was spreading cold Alfredo sauce on the dough; warm sauce spreads easily and helps the pizza cook more evenly.
  • Draining the beef is crucial because excess fat will make the crust soggy, and that's a shame when everything else is so good.
  • If your cheese browns too quickly before the crust is done, loosely cover the pizza with foil for the last few minutes.
03 -
  • Room-temperature dough stretches without fighting back; cold dough from the fridge needs 10 to 15 minutes to warm up or you'll spend forever trying to shape it.
  • The secret to restaurant-quality pizza at home is letting your oven get fully hot and not opening the door to peek until the last few minutes.
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