Mediterranean Pizza

Name: Mediterranean Pizza
Ingredients: For the crust; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast (rapid-rise if available); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F); olive oil, for brushing; For the topping; 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground lamb; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/4 cup water; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped; 8 ounces artichoke hearts, quartered; 4 ounces mixed mushrooms, sliced; 2 tomatoes, diced; 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

20 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

For the crust
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast (rapid-rise if available)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
olive oil, for brushing
For the topping
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground lamb
1 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup water
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
8 ounces artichoke hearts, quartered
4 ounces mixed mushrooms, sliced
2 tomatoes, diced
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Directions

1

For the crust:.
2

In a large bowl (or in the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook) combine the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
3

Add the water and oil and mix well.
4

If making by hand, turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minute by hand, 5-7 by stand mixer).
5

Shape the dough into a ball and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
6

Preheat the oven to 400°F
7

Use olive oil to lightly grease a round pizza pan. Roll out the dough and press into the pan. Allow to rest for another 10-15 minutes.
8

Brush the crust with olive oil and before adding the toppings.
9

While the dough is resting in the pan, brown the meat in a saute pan over medium-high heat.
10

Add the onion and saute about 5 minutes (or until translucent).
11

Add the cumin, tomato paste, water, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5-10 minutes uncovered.
12

Layer the meat sauce on the pizza crust, leaving the edge uncovered.
13

Top with spinach, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, tomatoes, and Feta cheese.
14

Bake in a 400°F for 25-30 minutes until the crust is lightly browned and the cheese crumbles have melted.