Carne Asada Pizza
The ultimate comfort food, Carne Asada Pizza combines tender skirt steak with gooey cheese on a crispy crust. Bursting with flavor, it’s an easy weeknight dinner that everyone will love. Make this dish tonight for a delicious and satisfying meal!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Chef's Knife
- Wooden Spoon
- Skillet
- Frying Pan
- Oven
- Peeler
Ingredients
- 1 recipe pizza crust
- 8 oz. skirt steak sliced to 1/8 inch thin strips
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 small red onion cut into 1/8 inch rings
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup chunky salsa your preferred brand, drained
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
- Extra cilantro sprigs for serving
- Extra limes for serving
Instructions
- First, heat your oven to 500 degrees F. Place a pizza steel or stone on the lower rack of the oven. This will help achieve that crispy crust we all love.
- Now, prepare your pizza crust according to the recipe. If you're using store-bought dough, let it sit at room temperature for a bit to make it easier to roll out.
- While the crust is resting, toss the skirt steak pieces in cumin, cayenne, chili powder, and salt. Make sure each piece is well-coated in the spices for maximum flavor.
- In a large frying pan, heat the canola oil and butter over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned steak pieces to the pan. Stir and cook for about 4 to 6 minutes until they are browned and cooked through. Then, set the meat aside.
- To roll out your pizza dough, lightly grease a sheet of parchment paper with olive oil. Transfer one ball of dough onto the parchment, stretching it by hand as much as you can.
- Next, cover the stretched dough with another piece of parchment and use a rolling pin to roll it out to about ¼ inch thickness. This method prevents the dough from sticking.
- Once rolled out, peel off the top piece of parchment. Carefully transfer the dough with the bottom parchment onto the preheated pizza steel or stone and bake for approximately five minutes. This will give you a head start on making a perfectly crispy crust.
- After the initial baking, remove the crust from the oven. Now it’s time to layer on the toppings! Start with the red onion rings, followed by the mozzarella cheese, the cooked steak pieces, and finally, the drained salsa.
- Return the pizza to the oven and cook for another 7 minutes or until the crust turns a deep golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted. Your kitchen will smell heavenly!
- Once the pizza is finished, remove it from the oven and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges and salsa on the side for a fresh finish.
Notes
- Storage: Leftover pizza can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Freezing: You can freeze the unbaked pizza for up to three months. Just assemble it, wrap it tightly, and store it in the freezer.
- Pairing: Pair your pizza with a refreshing salad to balance the richness of the toppings.
- Making Ahead: You can prepare the meat and dough ahead of time, making the final assembly quick and easy.
- Serving: This pizza is best served hot, straight from the oven, for the ultimate experience.