Meat Lover's Pizza

Name: Meat Lover's Pizza with Ground Beef & Sausage
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced; 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/2 lb breakfast sausage; 1 lb ground beef; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 (13.8 oz) can refrigerated pizza crust; 1 cup pizza sauce; 4 oz pepperoni slices

This meat lover's pizza combines ground beef, breakfast sausage, and pepperoni on a refrigerated crust base, delivering a hearty, protein-packed meal. The mix of three distinct meats with fresh bell pepper and red onion creates bold flavor and satisfying texture in under 30 minutes.

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Total

50 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$22–$36

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 lb breakfast sausage
1 lb ground beef
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 tsp garlic powder
1 (13.8 oz) can refrigerated pizza crust
1 cup pizza sauce
4 oz pepperoni slices

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Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2
Thinly slice the red onion and green bell pepper. Shred the mozzarella cheese.
3
Break the breakfast sausage into chunks. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until browned on all sides.
4
Remove the cooked sausage from the skillet and let it drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
5
Break the ground beef into chunks. In the same skillet, cook the ground beef until browned.
6
Season the cooking ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
7
Once browned, remove the beef from the skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
8
Unroll the pizza dough and press it into a baking sheet.
9
Pre-bake the crust for 8 minutes.
10
Remove the crust from the oven and spread pizza sauce evenly over the top.
11
Sprinkle a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
12
Add toppings in this order: pepperoni, cooked ground beef, cooked sausage, sliced red onion, and sliced green bell pepper.
13
Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
14
Bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
15
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, slice, and serve.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Brown and drain the ground beef and sausage separately before topping; this removes excess fat and prevents a greasy, soggy crust.
Slice vegetables thin so they soften evenly during baking without releasing excess moisture.
Distribute the three meats evenly across the surface for balanced flavor in every slice.
Top with cheese last, then pepperoni on top, so the pepperoni edges crisp slightly during baking.

Substitutions

Ground beef → ground Italian sausage (increases savory depth)
Breakfast sausage → Italian sausage (varies flavor profile)
Mozzarella cheese → part-skim mozzarella or provolone (reduces fat content)
Red onion → yellow onion (milder, slightly sweeter taste)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftover slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes until crust is warm and cheese is soft.

Common Questions

Can I use a homemade pizza dough instead of canned?

Yes. Use 1 lb homemade dough rolled to fit your baking sheet. Adjust baking time if needed—homemade dough may require 2–3 extra minutes.

How do I prevent the pizza from being greasy?

Brown the ground beef and sausage in a skillet, then drain excess fat before adding to the pizza. This removes moisture that would make the crust soggy.

Should I pre-cook the vegetables?

No. Thinly sliced bell pepper and red onion will soften during baking. Pre-cooking is not necessary.

Can I make this ahead?

Assemble the pizza up to 4 hours in advance, cover loosely, and refrigerate. Bake from cold—add 2–3 minutes to the baking time.

What oven temperature should I use?

Follow the canned crust package instructions, typically 400–425°F. Bake until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and slightly browned, usually 12–15 minutes.