Meatzza Recipe (Meat-Crust Pizza)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
334 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Meatzza Recipe (Meat-Crust Pizza)
Description
This meat-crust pizza starts by rolling a pound of ground beef into a very thin, large circle on parchment paper atop a baking sheet or pizza pan. The meat is seasoned with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes for depth and mild heat. The crust is baked until fully cooked, then transferred carefully to a foil-lined rimmed pan.
After the crust is baked, it is spread with pizza sauce and topped with shredded mozzarella cheese. The pizza is broiled to melt the cheese and brown it lightly, creating a pizza with a beefy, crispy base that substitutes traditional bread crust with seasoned meat.
This dish works well for those seeking a low-carb or protein-focused pizza. It can be customized with additional toppings, though these are not included in the nutritional details. The pizza can be refrigerated or frozen and reheated, with leftovers retaining good texture even when cold.
Notes suggest making the crust as thin as possible for even cooking and placing foil under the oven rack to catch drips. A pizza pan with a rim helps contain juices, and reheating at lower power preserves leftovers' texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 85/15, lean
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or ¼ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt, Diamond Crystal brand
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese 4 ounces, shredded
- your choice of toppings not included in nutrition info
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a 14-inch rimmed, non-perforated pizza pan with a circle of high-heat-resistant parchment paper. You can also use a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper and make the pizza a bit smaller in diameter.
- On the prepared baking sheet, flatten the ground beef into a very thin, large circle – make it as thin as you can (⅛-inch thick is good). I use a rolling pin to roll it as thin as I can, then use my fingers to spread it evenly so that it covers the entire pan.
- Sprinkle the ground beef with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Bake the meat crust in the preheated oven until fully cooked. If rolled thin, this should take about 10 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and switch the oven to broil. By now, the meat crust has shrunk and is sitting in a pool of cooking liquids. Carefully transfer it, using two wide spatulas, to a foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet.
- Spread the meat crust with pizza sauce, then sprinkle the cheese evenly on top. Add your toppings. Return the meatzza to the oven and broil just until the cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes. You can also bake in the 400°F oven for 5 more minutes instead of broiling, but I like how broiling crisps the meaty edges.
- Allow the meatzza to rest for 5 minutes before cutting it into 8 triangles and serving.
Notes
- Roll the meat crust as thin as possible, about 1/8 inch, using parchment paper and a rolling pin.
- Use a 14-inch rimmed, non-perforated pizza pan to contain the meat crust and juices during baking.
- Place foil under the oven rack to catch any drips during baking for easier cleanup.
- Leftover meatza can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days and reheated gently in the microwave at 50% power.
- Meatza slices can be frozen for up to three months; separate slices with wax paper to prevent sticking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25pizza | |
| Calories | 334kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 572mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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