Ground Beef Alfredo Pizza (Printable)

Rich pizza with creamy Alfredo sauce, seasoned ground beef, and melted mozzarella cheese topping.

# What You Need:

→ Pizza Dough

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

→ Ground Beef Mixture

02 - 8 ounces ground beef
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

→ Alfredo Sauce

07 - 3/4 cup heavy cream
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
09 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
11 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Toppings

12 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
13 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
02 - Cook ground beef in skillet over medium heat with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and oregano until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside.
03 - Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add heavy cream and simmer gently. Stir in Parmesan cheese and nutmeg, cook until sauce thickens, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
04 - On a lightly floured surface, roll pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel if using a stone.
05 - Spread Alfredo sauce evenly over dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Evenly distribute cooked ground beef over the sauce. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and additional Parmesan on top.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
07 - Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley if using, slice, and serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and restaurant-quality but comes together in about 40 minutes with store-bought dough.
  • The creamy Alfredo base is so much more interesting than regular pizza sauce, and the ground beef adds real substance without requiring any special techniques.
02 -
  • If your Alfredo sauce breaks or looks grainy, it usually means the heat was too high—low to medium heat is your friend here, and patience pays off.
  • Don't spread the sauce all the way to the edge of the dough; leave that border so the crust has room to rise and crisp up properly.
03 -
  • If you don't have a pizza stone, a preheated baking sheet works just fine and still gives you a decent crust.
  • Make your Alfredo sauce while the beef cooks so everything comes together at once with no waiting around.
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