Ground Beef Pizza Base (Printable Version)

Savory ground beef crust topped with melted mozzarella and pepperoni, baked crisp and golden.

# What You Need:

→ Beef Pizza Base

01 - 1.1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp onion powder
06 - 1 tsp dried oregano
07 - 1 tsp dried basil
08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Toppings

10 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 2 oz sliced pepperoni
12 - ½ cup pizza sauce (sugar-free if low carb)
13 - Fresh basil leaves (optional)

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper until just combined.
03 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and shape into a 12-inch round, about ½ inch thick, forming a slight edge to hold toppings.
04 - Bake for 12–15 minutes until browned and set. Remove and carefully drain excess fat.
05 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over the beef base. Sprinkle with mozzarella and arrange pepperoni slices on top.
06 - Return to oven and bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
07 - Allow to rest for 2–3 minutes, slice, garnish with fresh basil if desired, and serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and meaty, so you forget you're eating something actually good for you.
  • Ready in under 45 minutes from start to finish, making weeknight dinners feel less chaotic.
  • Naturally gluten-free and low-carb without any of the usual sad-diet compromises.
02 -
  • Do not skip draining the fat after the first bake; it's the difference between crispy crust and greasy disappointment.
  • The beef mixture will seem fragile before baking, but the egg and Parmesan lock it together into something surprisingly sturdy.
03 -
  • Make extra beef mixture and freeze patties of the base unbaked; they bake from frozen with just 5 extra minutes added to the first bake.
  • Press the beef mixture thinner if you prefer crispier edges, thicker if you like it more substantial and burger-like.
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