Ground Beef Alfredo Pizza (Printable Version)

Savory beef and creamy Alfredo sauce combined with mozzarella on a golden crust.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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:

01 - Preheat oven to 475°F. Place pizza stone in oven if using.
02 - Sauté ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano over medium heat until fully browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside.
03 - In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add heavy cream and simmer gently. Stir in Parmesan cheese and nutmeg until sauce thickens, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
04 - Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch round, then transfer to 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. Top with shredded mozzarella and sprinkle additional Parmesan.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and browned.
07 - Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, slice, and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The creamy Alfredo base means you skip tomato sauce entirely, which feels luxurious and different from typical pizza night.
  • Ground beef cooks in minutes, so the whole thing comes together faster than ordering delivery.
  • It's pure comfort food—rich, satisfying, and absolutely forgiving if you're new to pizza-making.
02 -
  • If your Alfredo sauce breaks or looks grainy, you cooked it too hot—next time, keep the heat at medium and stir constantly, letting the cream warm gently rather than simmer aggressively.
  • Don't skip draining the ground beef; excess fat will make the pizza greasy and prevent the crust from crisping up properly.
  • A pizza stone makes a real difference in crust texture, but if you don't have one, a preheated baking sheet or cast iron skillet works just fine.
03 -
  • Make your Alfredo sauce while the beef cooks and the oven preheats—this way everything comes together at the right moment and nothing sits around getting cold.
  • If you're feeding a crowd, double the beef mixture but stick with one pizza dough—the sauce and cheese amounts stay the same, so the flavors stay balanced.
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