🍕🥩 Beastly Carnivore Feast Pizza
Serves: 4–6
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
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1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Cornmeal or flour (for dusting)
Sauce
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¾ cup pizza sauce or marinara
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika
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½ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese
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2½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup shredded provolone or cheddar (optional, for extra richness)
Meat Toppings (The Beast Mode)
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½ lb Italian sausage (cooked & crumbled)
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½ lb ground beef (seasoned and cooked)
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6 slices bacon, cooked & chopped
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20–25 pepperoni slices
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½ cup diced ham
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½ cup sliced salami (optional, for extra punch)
Optional Extras
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Red pepper flakes
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Parmesan cheese
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Garlic butter drizzle
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
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Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
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If using a pizza stone or steel, place it in the oven while preheating.
2. Prepare the Dough
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Roll or stretch dough into a 12–14 inch circle.
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Transfer to a pizza peel or baking sheet dusted with cornmeal.
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Brush outer crust lightly with olive oil.
3. Make the Sauce
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Mix pizza sauce with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
4. Assemble the Pizza
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Spread sauce evenly, leaving a ½-inch border.
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Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese.
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Add all meats evenly across the pizza.
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Top with remaining mozzarella and provolone/cheddar.
5. Bake
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
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Rotate halfway if needed.
6. Finish & Serve
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Optional: Drizzle garlic butter or sprinkle Parmesan.
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Rest 2–3 minutes, slice, and serve hot.
🔥 Beastly Serving Tips
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Pair with cold root beer or craft beer
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Serve with a light salad (balance the beast)
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Fold and eat New York–style or knife-and-fork warrior style
❓ Beastly Carnivore Pizza Q & A
Q: Can I make this on a grill?
A: Yes. Use indirect heat at ~450°F. Par-bake dough first, then add toppings and finish.
Q: Won’t all that meat make it greasy?
A: Cook and drain meats first, and layer cheese beneath and above toppings to trap grease.
Q: Can I use a cauliflower or keto crust?
A: Absolutely. This topping combo works great on low-carb crusts.
Q: Best cheese combo for meat-heavy pizza?
A: Mozzarella + provolone gives melt + stretch. Add cheddar for sharpness.
Q: How do I reheat leftovers without drying it out?
A: Reheat in a skillet with a lid over medium-low heat or in oven at 350°F.
Q: Can I make it extra “beastly”?
A: Go wild:
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Add pulled pork
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Use brisket instead of ground beef
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Stuff the crust with mozzarella.