Description
Savory Philly cheesesteak pizza merges classic sandwich flavors with crispy pizza perfection. Melted provolone, tender beef strips, and caramelized onions create a mouthwatering fusion that brings Philadelphia’s iconic street food directly to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Dough Base):
- 2.5 cups bread flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Craft an elastic pizza dough by activating yeast in warm water, allowing it to foam and become effervescent. Incorporate flour, olive oil, and salt, kneading until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform texture.
- Allow the dough to rest and expand, approximately one hour, then roll it out on a generously floured surface, creating a thin, even foundation.
- Preheat the oven to an intense 475°F, preparing for a high-temperature baking environment.
- Sear thin slices of steak in a hot skillet until they develop a rich, caramelized exterior. Transfer the meat to a separate plate, preserving its succulence.
- In the same skillet, soften bell peppers and onions until they become translucent and slightly caramelized, releasing their natural sweetness.
- Transform the skillet’s flavorful drippings into a luxurious sauce by introducing heavy cream and milk. Simmer gently, then incorporate parmesan, mozzarella, garlic salt, pepper, and additional seasonings until the mixture thickens into a creamy consistency.
- Spread the decadent sauce across the prepared pizza crust, creating a flavorful base.
- Layer provolone slices strategically, followed by the seared steak, roasted peppers, and caramelized onions.
- Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the toppings, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Slide the pizza into the preheated oven, baking for 12-15 minutes until the crust achieves a golden-brown hue and the cheese bubbles with appetizing intensity.
Notes
- Make dough ahead of time to let flavors develop and improve texture, giving pizza a more complex taste profile.
- Slice steak against the grain extremely thin for maximum tenderness and easier eating experience on pizza.
- Use high-heat cooking method for steak to achieve perfect caramelization without overcooking, preserving juicy meat flavor.
- Replace heavy cream with Greek yogurt or lighter alternatives for a healthier version that still maintains creamy sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg