Cheesesteak Mini Pizzas (Print Version)

Tender shaved beef, peppers, onions, provolone, and mozzarella baked onto crisp mini pizza rounds.

# Ingredients:

For the crusts

01 - 1 lb (450 g) pizza dough, room temperature
02 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, for dusting
03 - 2 teaspoons cornmeal, for the pans
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing

For the cheesesteak topping

05 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil
06 - 12 oz (340 g) shaved steak or very thinly sliced ribeye
07 - 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
09 - 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
10 - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
11 - 1 cup (70 g) sliced mushrooms
12 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
13 - 6 slices provolone cheese, torn to fit
14 - 1 cup (115 g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella
15 - 1/4 cup pickled banana peppers or cherry peppers, drained
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 475°F with a rack in the lower third. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment and sprinkle lightly with cornmeal.
02 - Heat neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shaved steak with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then cook for 2-3 minutes until just browned. Transfer to a plate.
03 - Add onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms to the same skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until softened but not mushy. Stir in garlic, remaining salt, and remaining pepper for 30 seconds.
04 - Divide dough into 8 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll or stretch each piece into a 5-inch round. Place on prepared baking sheets and brush lightly with olive oil.
05 - Place torn provolone over each dough round, leaving a small border. Top with steak and vegetables, then sprinkle with mozzarella.
06 - Bake for 9-11 minutes, rotating pans once, until the crusts are golden and the cheese is bubbling. Top with pickled peppers and parsley before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Best served hot while the cheese is melted and the crust is crisp.
02 - Use prebaked naan or pita for a faster version and reduce baking time as needed.
03 - Freeze assembled unbaked mini pizzas on a tray, then wrap for later baking.

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