Heart-Healthy Homemade Beef Pizza
Indulge in guilt-free comfort food with this Heart-Healthy Homemade Beef Pizza, a delicious combination of wholesome ingredients and bold flavors. Made with nutrient-rich whole grain pizza dough, lean ground beef, and a medley of fresh veggies like bell peppers, mushrooms, and spinach, this pizza offers a lighter spin on a classic favorite. The savory tomato sauce, seasoned with aromatic oregano, basil, and a hint of red pepper flakes, provides a burst of flavor, while reduced-fat mozzarella makes it satisfyingly cheesy without the extra fat. Ready in just 40 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a healthier way to enjoy pizza night. Plus, it's packed with fiber, protein, and heart-friendly olive oil, making it a smart choice for your next homemade meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ball Whole grain pizza dough
- 200 grams Lean ground beef (95% lean)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 small Yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup Tomato sauce, low-sodium
- 1 teaspoon Oregano, dried
- 1 teaspoon Basil, dried
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 100 grams Mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup Reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Fresh spinach leaves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until softened, about 3 minutes.
Add the lean ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the tomato sauce, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes to the beef mixture. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
Roll out the whole grain pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.
Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough onto a piece of parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Evenly spread the beef and tomato mixture over the pizza dough, leaving a border for the crust.
Scatter the sliced bell pepper and mushrooms over the top of the pizza.
Sprinkle the reduced-fat mozzarella cheese evenly over the toppings.
Slide the pizza with the parchment paper onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden brown.
Remove the pizza from the oven and top with fresh spinach leaves.
Let it cool slightly before slicing into wedges.
Serve and enjoy your heart-healthy homemade beef pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1595 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.5 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.6 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 1941 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.1 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.0 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.4 g | ||
| Protein | 116.2 g | 232% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1014 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 2738 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
