Meat Lover Pizza Beef (Printable Version)

A flavorful pizza topped with ground beef, pepperoni, sausage, bacon, and ham.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

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

→ Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce

→ Cheese

03 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Meats

04 - 1/2 cup cooked ground beef
05 - 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
06 - 1/3 cup cooked Italian sausage, crumbled
07 - 1/4 cup cooked bacon, chopped
08 - 1/4 cup sliced ham

→ Vegetables

09 - 1/4 cup sliced red onions
10 - 1/4 cup sliced bell peppers

→ Seasonings

11 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
12 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat thoroughly.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a piece of parchment paper.
03 - Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border for the crust.
04 - Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce base.
05 - Distribute the ground beef, pepperoni, sausage, bacon, and ham evenly over the cheese layer.
06 - Add red onions and bell peppers if desired.
07 - Sprinkle with oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper to taste.
08 - Carefully transfer the pizza with parchment to the preheated stone or baking sheet.
09 - Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and browned in spots.
10 - Remove from oven, let cool for 2–3 minutes, then slice and serve hot.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • The combination of five different meats creates layers of savory flavor that hit different parts of your palate with every bite
  • This pizza transforms basic ingredients into something that feels restaurant quality but comes together faster than delivery
  • The crispy edges of pepperoni and crumbled sausage add satisfying texture contrasts against the melted mozzarella
02 -
  • The biggest mistake I made for years was not preheating my baking surface and wondering why my crust was always soggy underneath
  • Meat toppings release fat while baking so use a little less cheese than you think you need or it will feel greasy
  • Let the pizza rest for a few minutes after baking or all your toppings will slide right off when you try to cut it
03 -
  • Cook your ground beef and sausage ahead of time so they are fully ready to go when you assemble the pizza
  • Pat pepperoni slices with a paper towel before adding them to remove excess oil and prevent soggy spots

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