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Sloppy Joe Pizza

This dish features a crispy pizza crust topped with seasoned ground beef, tangy tomato sauce, and melted cheese. During baking, the ingredients meld together, creating a flavorful, gooey topping with crispy edges and a tender base. It combines the comfort of a sloppy joe with the texture and appearance of a classic pizza.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef preferably lean
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce for flavorful topping
  • 1 cup shredded cheese mozzarella or cheddar blend
  • 1 pre-made pizza crust store-bought or homemade
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano optional, for extra flavor
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Cooking skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a baking sheet inside to heat up.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Once shimmering, add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano as it cooks.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the tomato sauce, allowing the mixture to simmer and absorb flavors for a couple of minutes, resulting in a thick, savory beef topping.
  4. Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and slide the pizza crust onto it. Spread the seasoned beef mixture evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
  5. Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheese over the beef, covering all the toppings to ensure gooey, melted goodness.
  6. Place the baking sheet back into the oven and bake the pizza until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 12-15 minutes. The crust should be golden and crispy at the edges.
  7. Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly for a few minutes. Slice into wedges and serve hot, enjoying the crispy crust with the savory, cheesy topping.

Notes

You can customize the toppings by adding diced onions or peppers for extra flavor. Using store-bought pizza dough makes this quick and convenient, but homemade dough works well too.