Philly Cheesesteak Pizza (Print version)

Tender steak, sautéed peppers and onions with three-cheese blend on crispy crust

# What You'll Need:

→ Pizza Base

01 - 1 prepared pizza dough (12 inches)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons cornmeal for dusting

→ Steak and Vegetables

04 - 8 oz ribeye steak, thinly sliced
05 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
06 - 1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
08 - 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
09 - 1 garlic clove, minced
10 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Cheese and Toppings

12 - 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
13 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
14 - 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese (optional)
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 450°F. Place pizza stone in oven if using to preheat thoroughly.
02 - Dust pizza peel or baking sheet with cornmeal. Roll or stretch dough to 12-inch round and place on prepared surface. Brush lightly with olive oil.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced steak and cook 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove steak and set aside.
04 - In same skillet, add bell peppers and onion. Sauté 4-5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
05 - Distribute half of cheese mixture over dough. Top with cooked steak, sautéed vegetables, then remaining cheese.
06 - Slide pizza onto hot stone or bake on baking sheet for 10-12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and melted.
07 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with parsley if using, slice and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The steak stays tender because we cook it separately, avoiding that tough, dry disaster that happens when you try to cook meat directly on pizza dough
  • Three cheeses create this perfect gooey situation while the vegetables add just enough sweetness to cut through all that richness
02 -
  • Do not overload the pizza with toppings or the middle will not cook through properly
  • Let the pizza rest for 2 to 3 minutes after baking, otherwise the cheese slides right off when you slice it
03 -
  • If you do not have a pizza stone, bake on the lowest oven rack to help crisp the bottom crust
  • Leftover roast beef works surprisingly well here and saves you from cooking the steak separately
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