PALEO MEATZA

Ingredients

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

Pizza Sauce Ingredients

• 1 1/2 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

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
2. Add the ghee, minced shallot and garlic in a saucepan over a 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 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, 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 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 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.