Ground Beef Pizza Base (Printable View)

Seasoned ground beef forms a flavorful crust topped with mozzarella and pepperoni, baked until crispy and golden.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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)

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No flour needed, but somehow it tastes more satisfying than traditional pizza.
  • You can have dinner on the table in less than an hour, which means less time standing around hungry.
  • It's packed with protein and actually keeps you full, unlike regular pizza that leaves you wanting more an hour later.
02 -
  • Drain the fat after the first bake or your pizza will be slick and heavy; this is non-negotiable and worth the two-minute step.
  • Don't mix the beef mixture like you're making meatballs; a loose hand makes a tender, light crust that actually feels like pizza and not a hockey puck.
03 -
  • Room-temperature ingredients mix more easily and create a more even texture in the finished crust.
  • Save a few pepperoni slices to add during the last minute of baking so they get crispy and curl up at the edges.
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