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    Paleo Meatza Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Let us take a guess: in your pre-Paleo life, you adored pizza, and you desperately miss it, but at the same time, you haven't found a good enough gluten-free pizza to authentically replace it.

    We're with you. You can make a mini pizza from a portobello cap or crust made from cauliflower, but it isn't really the same experience. With a little creativity and a lot of meat, the meatza was born, and we enjoy it every now and then for a Friday pizza night at home.

    Paleo Meatza

    Remember that the secret to a good pizza is in the crust? The same rules apply here, so this is what you need to know: spread the meat "dough" over parchment paper and lay another sheet over it, and spread it out thin using a rolling pin or a glass bottle; remove the top parchment layer.

    Bake for about 10 minutes, remove from the oven and blot dry with a paper towel. If you want to crisp up your crust, you will want to remove the fat that accumulates and take your time for the best results.

    Then add your herbed pizza sauce and the toppings to your liking, including almond cheese if you wish a bit more, and perhaps a red sangria will magically appear to make your evening completely right.

    And if you have been on your best behavior all week, then we can imagine a pan of sweet potato brownies is on your cards. We'll leave that to you to conjure up.

    Paleo Meatza Recipe

    Serves: 4 Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs. ground beef
    • ½ red onion, minced
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • 1 egg, beaten
    • 2 tbsp. fresh basil, minced + more for garnish
    • 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
    • ½ tbsp. dried oregano
    • ½ bell pepper, sliced
    • 4 to 5 mushrooms, sliced
    • ½ cup sliced pepperoni
    • ½ cup almond cheese or other Paleo cheese (optional)
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

    Pizza Sauce Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cup tomato sauce
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • 1 shallot, minced
    • 1 tbsp. fresh basil, minced
    • 1 tsp. fresh oregano
    • 1 tbsp. ghee
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
    Paleo Meatza Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
    2. Add the ghee, minced shallot, and garlic in a saucepan over medium heat to start the pizza sauce. Cook until soft and golden, 4 to 5 minutes.
    3. Add the tomato sauce, fresh basil, oregano, and season to taste; lower heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every 3 to 4 minutes.
    4. In a bowl, add the ground beef, red onion, garlic, egg, fresh basil, fresh parsley, and dried oregano, and season to taste.
    5. Mix everything until well combined.
    6. Spread the meat mixture onto a 16-inch pizza pan and bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
    7. Spread the sauce evenly over the pizza, reserving any extra sauce for later use.
    8. Top the pizza with our suggested toppings - or your favorites.
    9. Place the pizza back in the oven, and bake for another 10 to 12 minutes.
    10. If the meatza looks like it needs a little more crisping up, set the oven to broil and cook another 4 to 5 minutes.
    11. Let the meatza rest a couple of minutes, and top with fresh basil before serving.
    Paleo Meatza Recipe

    Paleo Meatza Recipe

    Friday evening fun includes a Paleo meatza - a pizza with cave-family flair. Everyone will love a slice of this pie.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 854 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 lbs. ground beef
    • ½ red onion minced
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • 1 egg beaten
    • 2 tbsp. fresh basil minced + more for garnish
    • 2 tbsp. fresh parsley minced
    • ½ tbsp. dried oregano
    • ½ bell pepper sliced
    • 4 to 5 mushrooms sliced
    • ½ cup sliced pepperoni
    • ½ cup almond cheese or other Paleo cheese optional
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

    Pizza Sauce Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cup tomato sauce
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • 1 shallot minced
    • 1 tbsp. fresh basil minced
    • 1 tsp. fresh oregano
    • 1 tbsp. ghee
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400 F.
    • Add the ghee, minced shallot, and garlic in a saucepan over medium heat to start the pizza sauce. Cook until soft and golden, 4 to 5 minutes.
      1 shallot, 1 tbsp. ghee, 1 garlic clove
    • Add the tomato sauce, fresh basil, oregano, and season to taste; lower heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every 3 to 4 minutes.
      ½ tbsp. dried oregano, 1 ½ cup tomato sauce, 1 tbsp. fresh basil, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
    • In a bowl, add the ground beef, red onion, garlic, egg, fresh basil, fresh parsley, and dried oregano, and season to taste.
      2 lbs. ground beef, ½ red onion, 1 egg, 2 tbsp. fresh basil, 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, 1 garlic clove, 1 tsp. fresh oregano, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
    • Mix everything until well combined.
    • Spread the meat mixture onto a 16-inch pizza pan and bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
    • Spread the sauce evenly over the pizza, reserving any extra sauce for later use.
    • Top the pizza with our suggested toppings – or your favorites.
      ½ bell pepper, 4 to 5 mushrooms, ½ cup sliced pepperoni, ½ cup almond cheese or other Paleo cheese
    • Place the pizza back in the oven, and bake for another 10 to 12 minutes.
    • If the meatza looks like it needs a little more crisping up, set the oven to broil and cook another 4 to 5 minutes.
    • Let the meatza rest a couple of minutes, and top with fresh basil before serving.
      2 tbsp. fresh basil

    Nutrition

    Calories: 854kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 50gFat: 66gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 30gTrans Fat: 3gCholesterol: 225mgSodium: 837mgPotassium: 1314mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2183IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 204mgIron: 10mg
    Keyword meatza, paleo
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    Filed Under: Paleo Beef and Red Meat Recipes, Paleo Pork Recipes, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast cook, cooking: fast prep, cooking: oven, diet: dairy-free, diet: low-fodmap, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, diet: shellfish-free, Paleo Budget-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Kid-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Low-Carb Recipes

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