Cheeseburger Pizza

By Joelene

Ingredients

• Cornmeal, for the baking sheet
• Flour, for shaping
• 1 pound(s) pizza dough, thawed, if frozen
• 8 ounce(s) lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup(s) barbecue sauce
• 2 ounce(s) extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 head(s) butter, bibb, or Boston lettuce
• 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
• 1/2 small red onion
• 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• Kosher salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Dust a baking sheet with cornmeal. On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into a 14- to 16-inch oval, circle, or rectangle and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking it up with spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the barbecue sauce.
Spoon the beef mixture over the dough and sprinkle with the Cheddar. Bake until the crust is golden brown and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes.
Meanwhile in a large bowl, toss the lettuce, tomato, red onion, oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Arrange the salad over the pizza and serve immediately.