Here’s a fun and easy Mini Beef and Cheese Pizza recipe—perfect for snacks, parties, or quick dinners 🍕🧀🥩
Mini Beef and Cheese Pizzas
Ingredients (makes ~8 small pizzas)
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1 lb ground beef
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1–2 cloves garlic, minced
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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8 small pizza bases (store-bought mini pita, English muffins, or biscuit dough)
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1 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
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1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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Optional toppings: sliced olives, bell peppers, mushrooms, or pepperoni
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Beef
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Heat a skillet over medium heat.
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Add ground beef, chopped onion, and garlic.
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Cook until beef is browned and onions are soft.
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Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Drain excess fat.
2️⃣ Prepare the Bases
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Place mini pizza bases on a lined baking sheet.
3️⃣ Assemble Pizzas
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Spread 1–2 tbsp pizza sauce on each base.
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Top with cooked beef mixture.
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Sprinkle generously with shredded cheese.
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Add optional toppings if desired.
4️⃣ Bake
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Bake 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Optional: broil 1–2 minutes for golden cheese.
5️⃣ Serve
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Let cool slightly, then serve hot.
Tips
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Quick version: Use pre-cooked beef crumbles.
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Cheese variation: Mix mozzarella with cheddar for extra flavor.
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Make ahead: Assemble and freeze before baking; bake straight from frozen adding a few extra minutes.
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Spicy kick: Sprinkle red pepper flakes or drizzle hot sauce before serving.
If you want, I can give a 2-minute microwave hack version using English muffins for instant mini pizzas—super fast for snacks or lunch.