Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 unit

pizza dough, fresh

premade

1 cup

pizza sauce

your choice

2.25 cup

mozzarella cheese

shredded

4 ounce

roast beef, italian

thinly sliced, rare

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit, with pizza stone on the bottom rack for 45 minutes to ensure it's very hot.

Step 2
~3 min

If you don't have a pizza stone, use two layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil.

Step 3
~3 min

Stretch premade pizza dough to form a 12-inch round.

Step 4
~3 min

Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on top.

Step 5
~3 min

Scatter a handful of mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

Step 6
~3 min

Top with thinly sliced Italian roast beef.

Step 7
~3 min

Cover with the remaining mozzarella cheese.

Step 8
~3 min

Bake on a baking sheet or directly on the baking stone until the crust is crisp and the cheese is bubbly, approximately 15-18 minutes.

Key Technique: Baking

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality roast beef for best flavor.

Don't overload the pizza with toppings to ensure even cooking.

For a crispier crust, brush with olive oil before baking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Pizza dough can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Pair with a glass of Italian red wine.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic Knots
Caesar Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States (Italian-American)

Cultural Significance

Popular comfort food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Game Day
Family Pizza Night

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Game Day
Party

Popularity Score

75/100

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