Best 9 Basic Beef Pizza Recipes

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Pizza, a delectable dish loved by people of all ages, is an Italian classic that has become a global phenomenon. From its humble beginnings as a simple flatbread topped with tomatoes and cheese, pizza has evolved into a versatile culinary canvas adorned with an array of ingredients that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Among the many pizza variations, the "basic beef pizza" stands out as a hearty and flavorful choice, offering a perfect balance of savory beef and melted cheese. In this article, we will embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for a mouthwatering basic beef pizza, ensuring a delightful and memorable dining experience.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GROUND BEEF PIZZA



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This is my kind of favorite pizza. I have not try this one but this is almost the same as the one I did without any recipe. This is from the issue of November 2005, Coup de Pouce. ETA : I made it on July 24, 2011. I used 1 lb of lean ground beef. And also a store-bought dough already made. I made this pizza sauce : recipe#460241 I added chopped red bell pepper. DH said 10 stars and he didn't know it was my recipe.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper
1 lb pizza dough (for 1 pizza)
1/4 cup pizza sauce
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper at medium-high heat, stirring from time to time, 3 to 5 minutes or until beef is no longer pink. Drain any fat. Set aside.
  • On a lightly floured surface, lower the dough in a circle of 12 inches of diameter. Put on a greased pizza plate. Spread sauce on the pizza dough. Garnish with beef preparation and sprinkle with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Cook on the lowest grill in a preheated oven of 500 F for about 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and crust is golden and slighly inflated.

BASIC BEEF PIZZA



Basic Beef Pizza image

We like pizza plain and simple without the frills of many toppings. This easy-to-fix pizza is better than any frozen variety.-Linda Troop, Fleetwood, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 cup pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add salt, celery salt and pepper; set aside. On a floured surface, roll dough into a 13-in. circle. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Spread sauce over crust to within 1/2 in. of edge. Top with cheese and beef mixture. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

BARBECUE BEEF PIZZA



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This delicious pizza is so easy to make using purchased or homemade pizza dough, leftover roast beef, barbecue sauce, and cheese.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dinner     Entree     Lunch

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound pizza dough
1 1/4 cups barbecue sauce
1 clove garlic (finely minced)
1 to 1 1/2 cups roast beef (leftover, sliced and diced or cut in thin strips)
1/2 medium red onion (sliced)
2 small plum tomatoes (thinly sliced)
3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded; or Monterey Jack and Colby or Cheddar cheese blend)
1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded )
Optional: 1 dash burger or beef grill seasoning blend
1 dash ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Bring barbecue sauce and garlic to a simmer. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Fit pizza dough in a pizza pan, making a rolled 1-inch edge, or fit into a large deep-dish pizza pan; spread with the barbecue sauce.
  • Sprinkle the roast beef over the sauce, then top with the sliced onion and sliced tomatoes.
  • Cover with the cheeses, then sprinkle lightly with grill seasoning blend and ground black pepper.
  • Bake at 400 F for 20 to 25 minutes, until crust is browned and cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 982 mg, Sugar 14 g, Fat 8 g, ServingSize 1 16-inch pizza (10 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

EXTRA-EASY PIZZA



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Pizza is always a possibility when you have Bisquick® mix on the shelf! Making a crust has never been so quick and easy.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/3 cup very hot water
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce
1 package (3 1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushroom
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Grease 12-inch pizza pan. Stir together Bisquick mix and very hot water; beat 20 strokes until soft dough forms.
  • Press dough in pizza pan. Spread pizza sauce over dough. Top with remaining ingredients.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 820 mg

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST HOMEMADE PIZZA RECIPE BY TASTY



How To Make The Best Homemade Pizza Recipe by Tasty image

Making homemade pizza dough can sound like a lot of work, but it's so worth the bragging rights. The dough itself requires few ingredients and just a little bit of rising and rest time. While you wait for the dough to be ready, you can get to work prepping your tomato sauce, chopping fresh vegetables, or grating the cheese you'll put on top. Bake for 15 minutes, garnish with basil (or, let's be real, more cheese), and enjoy showing off your way-better-than-takeout creation.

Provided by Brenda Blanco

Categories     Dinner

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 ½ cups warm water
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
7 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
¼ cup semolina flour
28 oz canned whole tomatoes
1 tablespoon kosher salt
tomato sauce
fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into small pieces
fresh basil leaf
extra virgin olive oil
fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into small pieces
ricotta cheese
fresh basil pesto
dried oregano
tomato sauce
fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into small pieces
spicy pepperoni slice
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • "Bloom" the yeast by sprinkling the sugar and yeast in the warm water. Let sit for 10 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the middle and add the olive oil and bloomed yeast mixture. Using a spoon, mix until a shaggy dough begins to form.
  • Once the flour is mostly hydrated, turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and knead for 10-15 minutes. The dough should be soft, smooth, and bouncy. Form the dough into a taut round.
  • Grease a clean, large bowl with olive oil and place the dough inside, turning to coat with the oil. Cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for at least an hour, or up to 24 hours.
  • Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead for another minute or so, then cut into 4 equal portions and shape into rounds.
  • Lightly flour the dough, then cover with a kitchen towel and let rest for another 30 minutes to an hour while you prepare the sauce and any other ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven as high as your oven will allow, between 450-500˚F (230-260˚C). Place a pizza stone, heavy baking sheet (turn upside down so the surface is flat), or cast iron skillet in the oven.
  • Meanwhile, make the tomato sauce: Add the salt to the can of tomatoes and puree with an immersion blender, or transfer to a blender or food processor, and puree until smooth.
  • Once the dough has rested, take a portion and start by poking the surface with your fingertips, until bubbles form and do not deflate.
  • Then, stretch and press the dough into a thin round. Make it thinner than you think it should be, as it will slightly shrink and puff up during baking.
  • Sprinkle semolina onto an upside down baking sheet and place the stretched crust onto it. Add the sauce and ingredients of your choice.
  • Slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or pan. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the crust and cheese are golden brown.
  • Add any garnish of your preference.
  • Nutrition Calories: 1691 Fat: 65 grams Carbs: 211 grams Fiber: 12 grams Sugars: 60 grams Protein: 65 grams
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 1 gram

HOMEMADE PIZZA



Homemade Pizza image

This recipe is a hearty, zesty main dish with a crisp, golden crust. Feel free to add your favorite toppings. -Marianne Edwards, Lake Stevens, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 pizzas (3 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
3 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 medium green pepper, diced
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add oil and salt. Stir in flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 2-3 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. , Punch down dough; divide in half. Press each half into a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Combine the tomato sauce, oregano and basil; spread over each crust. Top with beef mixture, green pepper and cheese. , Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 922mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

5 EASY PIZZA TOPPINGS



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Knock up a quick dough base then choose one of these exciting toppings for an easy homemade Italian feast

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 29

1 pizza base, ready-made or from 300g bread mix
75g basil pesto
75g mushroom, sliced
handful cherry tomatoes, halved
100g ham, chopped
handful rocket
75g passata
1 green pepper, deseeded and sliced
handful parsley, roughly chopped
100g mozzarella, torn
1 red chilli, sliced
40g pepperoni, sliced
2 big handfuls spinach
75g basil pesto
50g green olives, halved
50g sundried tomatoes, sliced
100g soft goat's cheese
200g ricotta
400g can artichoke heart, drained
50g black olives, halved
6 rashers streaky bacon
200g lean beef mince
1 red onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp olive oil
75g passata
handful cherry tomatoes, halved
100g mozzarella, torn
basil leaves, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • To make your own base: Make up 300g bread mix following pack instructions. Don't rise or knead - just roll into a rough 30cm circle on a baking sheet. Or you can buy a ready-made pizza base from the supermarket. Top using suggestions below.
  • To bake your pizza: Heat oven to 240C/220C fan/gas 8, add one of the toppings suggested below then bake for 15-20 mins until crisp.
  • Ham, mushroom & rocket with pesto: Spread your base with the pesto. Top with ham, mushrooms, tomatoes and some seasoning. Bake as above then top with a handful of rocket.
  • Spicy pepperoni & pepper: Spread your base with passata. Top with pepperoni, chilli, green pepper and mozzarella. Season, bake as above. Sprinkle with parsley.
  • Italian goat's cheese & veggie special: Put spinach into a colander, pour over a kettle of boiling water to wilt, then squeeze out any excess. Spread base with pesto. Top with the spinach, cheese, olives and tomatoes. Season, then bake as above.
  • Crispy bacon, artichoke & ricotta: Spread your base with ricotta. Scatter over artichokes, olives and bacon. Season and bake as above.
  • Beef, basil, tomato & mozzarella: Fry mince with onion and garlic in olive oil over a high heat for 5 mins until browned. Spread passata over your base. Top with mince mixture, tomatoes and mozzarella. Season and bake as per above. Sprinkle with some basil leaves and serve.

EASY CHEESY-GROUND BEEF PIZZA



Easy Cheesy-Ground Beef Pizza image

Make and share this Easy Cheesy-Ground Beef Pizza recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PollyB

Categories     Cheese

Time 34m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground beef
1 small green bell peppers or 1 small red bell pepper, cut into fine thin strips
1 small onion, sliced thinly and separated into rings
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large Italian bread, about 16 ounces and about 12 inches in diameter
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat.
  • Add peppers and onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place bread shell on baking sheet.
  • Remove beef and vegetables from skillet with slotted spoon.
  • Arrange on top of bread shell.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Cut in wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730.8, Fat 33.5, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 121.3, Sodium 1525.4, Carbohydrate 60.7, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 43.8

BEEF AND PEPPERONI PIZZA



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Enjoy this cheesy pizza topped with beef mixture, pepperoni and mushrooms - delicious dinner ready in 15 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (10 oz) prebaked Italian whole wheat thin pizza crust
1/2 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms
Olive oil cooking spray
3/4 cup marinara sauce
1/4 cup sliced turkey pepperoni (about 15 slices)
2/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Place pizza crust on rack in oven while oven preheats; heat 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add beef and mushrooms; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until beef is thoroughly cooked. Drain.
  • Remove crust from oven; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Spray crust with cooking spray; spread marinara sauce over crust, leaving 1-inch border. Top with beef mixture, pepperoni and cheese. Sprinkle with pepper flakes.
  • Remove crust from oven; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Spray crust with cooking spray; spread marinara sauce over crust, leaving 1-inch border. Top with beef mixture, pepperoni and cheese. Sprinkle with pepper flakes.
  • Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Cut into 8 slices. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 810 mg

Tips:

  • For a crispy crust, preheat your oven to the highest temperature it can reach before baking the pizza.
  • Use a pizza stone or baking steel for an even crispier crust.
  • If you don't have a pizza stone or baking steel, use a baking sheet upside down.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't overload the pizza with toppings, or it will be soggy.
  • Bake the pizza until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
  • Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

With its simple ingredients and endless variations, beef pizza is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're a seasoned pizza maker or a beginner, these recipes will help you create a delicious beef pizza that will be the hit of your next party or family gathering.

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