Pepperoni Cheeseburger Pizza
Enjoy a hearty combination of cheeseburger flavors and pepperoni on a delicious pizza. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining, this Ultimate Pepperoni Cheeseburger Pizza is a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love.
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Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
- Oven Preheat to 220°C
- Skillet For browning beef
- Rolling Pin To roll out the pizza dough
- Pizza Cutter For cutting pizza into slices
- Pizza Stone or Baking Sheet For even heat distribution
Ingredients
Pizza Base and Beef Filling
- 450 g prepared pizza dough
- 680 g ground beef (80–85% lean)
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 15 ml olive oil
- 5 ml Italian seasoning
- 5 ml smoked paprika
- 2.5 ml salt
- 2.5 ml black pepper
- 240 ml thick pizza sauce
Cheese and Pepperoni Layers
- 720 g low-moisture mozzarella cheese shredded
- 170 g cheddar cheese shredded
- 50 g Parmesan cheese grated
- 30–40 slices pepperoni
- 15 ml melted butter
- 2.5 ml garlic powder
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 220°C.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 8–10 minutes until browned.
- Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and seasonings to the beef. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Roll out the prepared pizza dough in a pan, pressing it up the sides.
- Bake the crust for 8–10 minutes until lightly set.
Assembly
- Spread the thick pizza sauce evenly over the crust, followed by a layer of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
- Spread the beef filling evenly over the cheese layer.
- Add more cheese, spreading it across the filling.
Baking
- Top with extra shredded cheese and arrange slices of pepperoni.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the crust is golden brown.
Finishing
- Combine melted butter and garlic powder, and brush it over the crust.
- Allow the pizza to rest for 10–15 minutes.
Serving
- Cut into slices and serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated.