Southwest Pizza
Grass-fed beef and pizza really are a match made in food heaven! This Southwest-style pizza brings bold, familiar flavors together in a way that feels fun, but it’s still easy enough to make on a regular night at home.
The base starts with Prairie Legacy Grass Fed Ground Beef, seasoned with paprika, cumin, and red pepper flakes. From there, fire-roasted tomatoes, corn, black beans, red peppers, and chipotle cheddar cheese add layers of flavor without making the pizza feel heavy. Everything bakes up on a garlic butter brushed crust until golden and crisp, then gets finished with a drizzle of cilantro lime sour cream for a fresh, tangy contrast.
Our grass-fed beef brings a rich flavor that pairs naturally with the Southwest-inspired toppings. It holds its own alongside the spices and vegetables, giving each slice a hearty bite without overpowering the rest of the pizza. The result is a pizza that feels balanced, flavorful, and satisfying without being overcomplicated.
If you are looking for a way to switch up pizza night without reinventing the wheel, this recipe is an easy place to start. It is straightforward, full of flavor, and made with ingredients that work well together; it’s the kind of meal you will want to make again and again.
Southwest Pizza
Ingredients
For the Pizza
- 8 oz Prairie Legacy Grass-Fed Ground Beef
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup chipotle cheddar cheese
- 8 oz pizza dough
- 3 tablespoons flour for dusting
- 2 tablespoons corn meal for dusting
- 2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 5 tablespoon butter melted
- 6 tablespoons fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 shallot sliced thin
- 4 tablespoons cilantro for topping
- ½ cup corn
- ½ cup black beans
- ½ cup red bell pepper diced
For the Cilantro Lime Sour Cream
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons cilantro
- 1 lime juiced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Preheat your pizza stone for one hour, if using. If not using a pizza stone, place a large cookie sheet in the center of the oven while it preheats.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, for 5-10 minutes or until the beef is mostly browned. Stir in the paprika, cumin, and red pepper flakes, combining well, then remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, combine the cooked beef with the chipotle cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then chill until ready to use.
- Dust a clean surface with flour, and roll out the pizza dough to 1/4-1/8 inch thickness. Spread some parchment paper on a wooden cutting board, ensuring it's large enough for the dough, and dust it with cornmeal. Place the rolled-out dough on the parchment paper.
- Melt the butter and mix in the garlic powder. Brush the dough with the garlic butter mixture, then transfer the dough onto the parchment paper to the preheated pizza stone. Prebake for five minutes.
- After prebaking, when the dough has puffed but not browned, remove it from the oven. Spread the fire-roasted tomatoes on top, leaving about a one-inch border for the crust. Add the beef and cheese mixture, and top with corn, black beans, red peppers, and sliced shallot. Brush any remaining garlic butter onto the crust.
- Return the pizza to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet, carefully sliding it off the parchment paper to ensure a crispy bottom. Bake for an additional 7-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- While the pizza bakes, whisk together the sour cream, cilantro, and lime juice in a small bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting. Drizzle with the cilantro lime sour cream, serve warm, and enjoy!
