# Ingredient List:
→ Pizza Dough
01 - 2 cups bread flour
02 - 1 teaspoon instant yeast
03 - 1 teaspoon sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 2/3 cup warm water
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Spicy Ground Beef
07 - 9 ounces ground beef
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
09 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
10 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
11 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste
12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
14 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
15 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
16 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
17 - 7 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
18 - 2 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
19 - 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños, sliced (optional)
20 - 2 tablespoons hot honey
21 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine bread flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add warm water and olive oil, stirring until shaggy dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
02 - Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a skillet. Sauté onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook another minute. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Stir in tomato paste, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat to cool slightly.
03 - Set oven temperature to 480°F or the highest setting available. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
04 - Punch down the risen dough and roll or stretch it into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or floured pizza peel.
05 - Spread the spicy ground beef evenly over the dough, leaving a border around the edges. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated cheddar over the beef. Optionally scatter sliced jalapeños atop the cheese.
06 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbling.
07 - Remove pizza from the oven and immediately drizzle with hot honey. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley if desired. Slice and serve while hot.
