This pizza that tastes like a burger turns a regular weeknight into a party.

Surprisingly enough, though, it works.

No one wants bone-dry burger meat on their pizza.

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Another key to its flavor is seasoning the meat before it’s browned to seal in the spices.

Cooking it with the onions adds even more flavor.

Once the seasoned ground beef is fully cooked, its ready to top the pizza dough.

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Pre-shredded cheese is coated in an anti-caking mixture that inhibits its full melting potential.

For more texture on the pizza, top the pizza with the lettuceafterit’s baked.

you might throw on more pickles and tomatoes, then, too.

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This will keep your pizza crust from sticking to the pan later.

Set the pan aside.

Youll have between 1 1/4 and 1 1/2 cups of sauce.

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Tip

This sauce can be made a week in advance.

Add the ground meat and onions to a large skillet.

Turn the stove up to medium-high heat and sprinkle the burger seasoning over the beef and onions.

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Cook until the meat is fully cooked and no pink remains, about 10 minutes.

Use a large spoon to drain off most of the fat; discard the fat.

Set the skillet aside, off the heat.

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Lightly flour your hands and a rolling pin.

Roll the pizza dough out into a circle that’s 1 to 2 inches larger than your pizza pan.

Prepare the egg wash in a small bowl by whisking together the egg yolk and cold water.

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Brush a 1 1/2-inch border around the outer rim of the pizza dough with the egg wash. Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.

Once the pizza dough is lightly browned and has blistered slightly, remove the pan from the oven.

Next, arrange the pickles and halved tomatoes on top of the beef and top with the remaining cheese.

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If you are using a 12-inch pizza pan, you may need a little less sauce and cheese.

Cut and serve while hot.

This pizza is best when eaten on the same day it’s prepared.

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