Pita Pizza for One

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword ground beef pita pizza, personal pizza, pita bread pizza, single serving pizza

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings 1 serving

A pita bread topped with smoked Gouda and a seasoned ground beef, onion, and red pepper mixture, then baked until the cheese melts.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil plus 1 teaspoon for pita
½ cup chopped onions
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
1 minced garlic clove
1 teaspoon tomato paste
3–4 ounces ground beef
2 tablespoons water
½ teaspoon kosher salt plus pinch for pita
¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 pita bread
½ cup shredded smoked Gouda
Sliced avocado optional

Directions

Heat the oven to 400°F. Warm 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet and cook the onions and red pepper for about 3 minutes, until soft.
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 more minute.
Add the beef, water, ½ teaspoon salt, and the black pepper. Cook for about 4 minutes, until the beef is browned and reaches 160°F. Move the mixture to a plate and wipe out the skillet.
Brush the pita with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Toast it in the skillet for about 45 seconds per side.
Put the pita on a baking tray. Scatter the Gouda over it and top with the beef mixture. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes, until the cheese melts. Add avocado if you like.

Nutrition

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); ground beef counted as beef, 85% lean, raw. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.