Sloppy Joe Pizza (a Pizzafied Classic)
This Sloppy Joe Pizza is a fun, family-friendly twist on a classic comfort food. All the sweet, savory, saucy flavors of a traditional Sloppy Joe are piled onto a golden pizza crust and topped with melty cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, game day, or an easy crowd-pleasing dinner, this pizzafied classic is nostalgic, hearty, and totally irresistible.
Ingredients
- Sloppy Joe Topping
- 1 pound ground beef lean preferred
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Pizza
- 1 pound pizza dough room temperature
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional toppings: diced onions sliced pickles, shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Drain excess grease. Stir in ketchup, tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes, until thick and saucy. Remove from heat.
- Roll or stretch pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to parchment paper.
- Brush the outer edges lightly with olive oil.
- Spread an even layer of Sloppy Joe mixture over the dough, leaving a small border.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly on top and add optional toppings if desired.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for 3–5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Don’t overload the pizza with sauce—too much can make the crust soggy.
- Let dough come to room temperature before stretching for best results.
- Resting the pizza briefly helps the topping set before slicing.