Philly Cheesesteak Pizza (Printable version)

Tender ribeye with sautéed peppers and cheeses on a crispy golden crust delivers bold flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pizza

01 - 1 prepared pizza dough, 12-inch diameter
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons cornmeal, for dusting

→ Steak & Vegetables

04 - 8 ounces 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 & 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place a pizza stone inside if available to heat.
02 - Dust a pizza peel or baking sheet with cornmeal. Shape the pizza dough into a 12-inch round and place it on the prepared surface. Lightly brush the dough with olive oil.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced ribeye and cook 2 to 3 minutes until browned. Remove steak from skillet and set aside.
04 - In the same skillet, add green and red bell peppers and onion. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until tender. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds more. Season with kosher salt and black pepper, then remove from heat.
05 - Spread half of the shredded provolone and mozzarella mixture evenly over the dough. Layer the cooked steak and sautéed vegetables on top. Sprinkle remaining cheese and optional cheddar cheese over all ingredients.
06 - Transfer the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the crust turns golden and cheese is melted and bubbling.
07 - Remove pizza from the oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Slice and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The three cheese blend creates that irresistible cheesesteak pull while keeping slices structurally sound
  • Everything comes together in under 45 minutes even if you are new to cooking steak
02 -
  • Overloading the pizza with toppings is the fastest way to a soggy crust so show some restraint even when everything looks good
  • A pizza stone makes a noticeable difference but a preheated baking sheet flipped upside down works surprisingly well too
03 -
  • Put your baking sheet or stone in the oven while it preheats so the bottom heat hits the dough immediately
  • Brush a little garlic butter on the crust edge in the last 2 minutes of baking for restaurant level presentation
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