Name: Steak Pizza with Blue Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: dough for one 12″- to 13″ pizza, parbaked at 475 for 6 minutes, or one prepared pizza crust; 1 large onion, sliced thin; 2 tbsp olive oil, divided; salt and pepper to taste; 1 pinch sugar; 230 g (8 oz) thinly sliced mushrooms; 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 284 g (10 oz) leftover grilled steak, sliced thinly across the grain; 1 cup (237 ml) shredded monterey jack cheese; 12 cherry tomatoes (or two regular tomatoes), thinly sliced and drained on paper towels; 1/4 cup (60 ml) blue cheese crumbles

Description

Skip the dough toss – this pizzas all about the delicious crust and gourmet toppings. Impress everyone with this flavorful twist on a classic.

Ingredients

Units Scale

dough for one 12"- to 13" pizza, parbaked at 475 for 6 minutes, or one prepared pizza crust
1 large onion, sliced thin
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch sugar
230 g (8 oz) thinly sliced mushrooms
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
284 g (10 oz) leftover grilled steak, sliced thinly across the grain
1 cup (237 ml) shredded monterey jack cheese
12 cherry tomatoes (or two regular tomatoes), thinly sliced and drained on paper towels
1/4 cup (60 ml) blue cheese crumbles

Instructions

Preheat oven to 475°F (235°C).
Heat a medium cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and onion; sauté for 4 minutes, until softened. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar. Reduce heat to medium; stir and cook for 10–15 minutes, until very soft and golden brown. Remove to a bowl and set aside.
Add another tablespoon of oil to the same skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes, until soft and releasing liquid. Season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Continue stirring until soft, brown, and liquid is evaporated (about 5 more minutes). Set aside.
Meanwhile, cover the steak and place in the preheating oven to warm. Set aside.
Once the oven is hot and the pizza crust is parbaked, assemble the pizza: Scatter half the Monterey Jack cheese on the crust. Top with onions and mushrooms. Add the steak, tomatoes, remaining Monterey Jack cheese, and blue cheese; distribute evenly. Return to the oven for 5–10 minutes, until the crust is cooked through and the toppings are brown and melted.

Notes

For a richer flavor, marinate the steak in Worcestershire sauce for 30 minutes before grilling.
If you don’t have blue cheese, try crumbled goat cheese or a strong cheddar as a substitute.
To prevent a soggy crust, ensure the tomatoes are well-drained before adding them to the pizza.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Oven-Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 pizza
Calories: 600
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 800
Fat: 35
Saturated Fat: 15
Unsaturated Fat: 15
Carbohydrates: 50
Fiber: 5
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 80