Australian Meat Lovers Pizza
A hearty and flavourful Australian-style pizza, generously loaded with a variety of meats on a BBQ sauce base, a true takeaway classic.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 batch (approx. 300-350g) Pizza dough(Store-bought or homemade, at room temperature.)
- 100-150 ml BBQ sauce(Use your favourite brand, or a smoky BBQ sauce for extra flavour.)
- 100g Bacon(Streaky bacon, diced or thinly sliced.)
- 100g Ham(Cooked ham, diced or thinly sliced.)
- 100g Pepperoni(Thinly sliced.)
- 150g Ground beef(Cooked and seasoned (e.g., with salt and pepper). Drain any excess fat.)
- 200g Mozzarella cheese(Shredded, preferably low-moisture.)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F). If using a pizza stone or steel, place it in the oven to preheat.
⏱️ 10 minutes - 2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape, approximately 30-35 cm in diameter, to fit your baking tray or pizza peel.
⏱️ 5 minutes - 3
Transfer the dough to your baking tray (lined with parchment paper if desired) or a lightly floured pizza peel. Spread the BBQ sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
⏱️ 3 minutes - 4
Evenly distribute the shredded mozzarella cheese over the BBQ sauce. Then, artfully arrange the diced bacon, ham, sliced pepperoni, and cooked ground beef over the cheese.
⏱️ 7 minutes - 5
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone/steel or place the baking tray in the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and puffed, and the cheese is melted and bubbly with some golden spots.
⏱️ 12-15 minutes - 6
Remove the pizza from the oven. Let it rest for a minute or two before slicing and serving hot. Enjoy this classic Australian pizza shop favourite!
⏱️ 2 minutes
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For an authentic Australian pizza shop experience, don't be shy with the toppings – more meat is generally better!
- ✓A smoky BBQ sauce provides a great base flavour that complements the meats.
- ✓Ensure your oven is fully preheated for a crispy crust. A pizza stone or steel will significantly improve the crust texture.
- ✓If you prefer a crispier base, you can pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add sliced mushrooms or onions for extra vegetable content.
- Include a fried egg on top just before serving for a 'supreme' style pizza.
- Experiment with different cheeses like provolone or a blend.