Easy Homemade Cheesy Ground Beef Pizza Recipe

Here’s an Easy Homemade Cheesy Ground Beef Pizza—simple, hearty, and perfect for a weeknight 🍕🧀

Easy Cheesy Ground Beef Pizza

Ingredients

Pizza Base

• 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara
• 1½–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Ground Beef Topping

• ½ lb ground beef
• ½ small onion, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Optional Toppings

• Pepperoni
• Mushrooms
• Bell peppers
• Olives
• Extra cheese blend (mozzarella + cheddar)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven
   • Heat oven to 425°F (220°C)
   • Lightly grease a pizza pan or baking sheet
2. Cook the ground beef
   • Brown beef (and onion if using) in a skillet over medium heat
   • Season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt & pepper
   • Drain excess grease
3. Prepare the crust
   • Roll or stretch dough onto pan
   • Lightly pre-bake crust 5–7 minutes for a crisp base
4. Assemble pizza
   • Spread sauce evenly over crust
   • Sprinkle half the cheese
   • Add ground beef and any optional toppings
   • Top with remaining cheese
5. Bake
   • Bake 12–15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden
6. Serve
   • Let cool 2–3 minutes before slicing

Tips & Variations

• Add red pepper flakes for heat 🌶️
• Use cheddar or Colby-Jack for extra cheesiness
• Swap beef for Italian sausage
• Make it deep-dish in a cast-iron skillet
• Use naan or tortillas for quick personal pizzas

If you’d like, I can also share a one-pan skillet pizza, air fryer version, or kid-friendly mini pizzas.