Beef Pizza: Cooking Wood Fired Beef Pizza

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

pizza dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought dough

Whole wheat dough offers more fiber, while store-bought is convenient.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

Prepare pizza dough according to package instructions.

Preheat the wood-fired oven to 700°F (371°C).

Heat olive oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat.

Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add ground beef, cumin, coriander, and black pepper; cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Spread 1 cup of tomato sauce evenly over the prepared pizza dough.

Layer the cooked beef mixture over the sauce.

Top with sliced bell pepper and 1 cup of cheese.

Sprinkle fresh herbs and chili flakes on top for added flavor.

Transfer the pizza to the wood-fired oven and bake for 5-7 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Serve warm, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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