Air Fryer Tomato Beef Sauce Pizza
Enjoy a healthier, homemade pizza experience with this air fryer recipe, featuring a savory, house-made tomato beef sauce and perfectly melted cheese.
Creating a pizza from scratch is a deeply rewarding culinary project, and using an air fryer makes the process surprisingly efficient and accessible for a home kitchen. This recipe focuses on a robust, flavorful tomato beef sauce that pairs beautifully with a golden, crisp-baked crust. It is a fantastic way to enjoy a comforting meal that prioritizes fresh ingredients and simple, effective cooking techniques.
Ingredients
- 200 g beef
- 1 unit carrot
- 1 unit onion
- 2 units tomatoes
- 2 slices cheese
- 250 g flour
- 3 g yeast
- 1 unit egg
- 100 ml milk
- 10 g butter
- to taste salt
- to taste sugar
- to taste black pepper
- to taste tomato ketchup
- 100 g shredded cheese
Instructions
- 1Mince the beef
Place the beef chunks into the mixing bowl of the stand mixer. Use the appliance to mince the beef until it reaches your desired texture.
Tip: Adjust the appliance settings to control the coarseness of the mince. - 2Mince the vegetables
Add the carrots and onions to the mixing bowl. Pulse the appliance to mince the vegetables into small, uniform pieces.
Tip: Adding the vegetables after the beef helps ensure even processing. - 3Sauté the beef
Transfer the minced beef to a heated pan. Sauté over medium-high heat, stirring continuously, until the beef is browned and all excess moisture has evaporated.
Tip: Removing the moisture is key to a concentrated, flavorful sauce. - 4Combine vegetables and tomatoes
Add the minced vegetable mixture and the diced tomatoes to the pan with the browned beef. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Tip: The acidity of the tomatoes will help deglaze the pan and enhance the flavor. - 5Season the sauce
Season the mixture by adding salt, sugar, black pepper, and tomato ketchup. Mix thoroughly to incorporate the flavors.
Tip: Adjust the amount of sugar and ketchup to balance the acidity to your liking. - 6Add cheese
Place two slices of cheese on top of the sauce in the pan. Simmer on low-medium heat for about 10 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and the sauce to thicken.
Tip: Stir occasionally to prevent the sauce from sticking as it thickens. - 7Prepare the pizza dough
Combine flour, yeast, an egg, salt, sugar, and milk in the mixing bowl. Use the appliance to knead the mixture until a smooth, uniform dough forms.
Tip: Ensure the milk is at room temperature to help the yeast activate properly. - 8Assemble the pizza
Take the pre-baked pizza crust and spread a generous layer of the cooked tomato beef sauce evenly across the surface. Top with shredded cheese before the final bake.
Tip: Distribute the sauce evenly to the edges to ensure every slice is flavorful.
