Ground Beef Alfredo Pizza (Print Version)

A rich pizza layered with savory ground beef, creamy Alfredo, and gooey 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 Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 475°F. Place pizza stone inside if using.
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, cooking until sauce thickens and cheese melts, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
04 - On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer dough 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.
06 - Evenly distribute cooked ground beef over the Alfredo sauce.
07 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over beef, then add grated Parmesan on top.
08 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly with light browning.
09 - Remove pizza from oven. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, slice, and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It tastes restaurant-quality but comes together faster than ordering delivery.
  • The creamy Alfredo base makes ground beef feel fancy without any fussy techniques.
  • Leftovers stay delicious, and it's the kind of pizza that makes people ask for the recipe.
02 -
  • Drain your ground beef thoroughly—any excess fat will pool on top of the pizza and make the crust heavy and greasy.
  • Don't skip the nutmeg in the Alfredo sauce; it sounds odd, but it's the secret ingredient that makes people ask what you did differently.
  • Keep that oven hot and your baking surface hotter—a lukewarm oven will give you a sad, doughy crust instead of a crispy one.
03 -
  • If you don't have a pizza stone, a preheated baking sheet works just fine—the key is heat, not equipment.
  • Fresh-grated Parmesan makes a noticeable difference; pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent it from melting as smoothly.
  • Let your pizza rest for 2–3 minutes after it comes out of the oven before slicing; this gives the cheese time to set so it doesn't slide off every bite.
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