Ground Beef Pizza With Almond Pesto Recipe

Name: Ground Beef Pizza With Almond Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 1/2 tsp instant yeast; 3/4 cup olive oil + 1 tbsp; 2/3 lb ground beef; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 bunches basil, leaves removed and finely chopped + 2 sprigs for garnish; 1/4 cup sliced almonds; 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 3/4 cup tomato puree; 2 tsp mixed Italian herbs; 10 1/2 oz cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 lb mini mozzarella balls

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 tsp instant yeast
3/4 cup olive oil + 1 tbsp
2/3 lb ground beef
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 bunches basil, leaves removed and finely chopped + 2 sprigs for garnish
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3/4 cup tomato puree
2 tsp mixed Italian herbs
10 1/2 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 lb mini mozzarella balls

1
For the pizza dough, mix the flour and yeast in a bowl with 2 teaspoons of salt. Pour in 1 cup of lukewarm water and 1/2 cup of olive oil and mix until a smooth dough is formed (you can use your hands or the dough hook attachment on a mixer for this). Knead the dough into a ball, then cover and leave to proof in a warm place for about 30 mins.
2
Meanwhile, make the pizza toppings. To cook the beef, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan and cook the ground beef with 1 tbsp of the tomato paste. Season. To make the pesto, put the basil, almonds, garlic and parmesan into a food processor with 1/4 cup of olive oil and blitz until it is a puree. Season to taste. To make the tomato sauce, mix the tomato puree with the remaining tomato paste and the Italian herbs.
3
Preheat the oven to 425u00b0F. Divide the dough into 2 pieces, then roll each 1/2 out on a floured work surface to create 2 pizza bases, each about 11 inches in diameter. Place each pizza base onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then spread the tomato sauce over the top, leaving a 2 inch border around the edge of each one. Spread the meat mixture over the top, then the cherry tomatoes and finally the mozzarella balls. Bake for 5 mins, then lower the heat to 400u00b0F and bake for an additional 20 mins. Remove from the oven and dot the pesto over the top of the pizza. Garnish with basil leaves and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 1/2 tsp instant yeast, 3/4 cup olive oil + 1 tbsp, 2/3 lb ground beef, and more.

Yes, Ground Beef Pizza With Almond Pesto falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Ground Beef Pizza With Almond Pesto

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