Philly Cheesesteak Pizza (Printable Version)

Tender steak, sautéed peppers and onions, and 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)

# Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • That magical moment when the three cheese blend creates those irresistible amber pools that stretch across your entire slice
  • The way the steak stays tender because you cook it just right, then let it finish on the pizza without turning into shoe leather
  • How this recipe lets you chase down that perfect street food flavor while staying in your pajamas
02 -
  • Overworking your steak while cooking turns it tough, so resist the urge to constantly stir or flip it
  • That cornmeal isnt just tradition, it's genuinely what keeps your pizza from sticking to the peel
  • Let the pizza rest for at least 3 minutes after baking or the cheese will slide right off when you slice it
03 -
  • Thin slice your beef against the grain, almost translucent, and it will tenderize beautifully on the pizza
  • The three cheese blend sounds excessive until you see how each one plays its part in the final product
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