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Who doesn't love a good slice of pizza? What if we told you that you could take your pizza game to a whole new level by combining the iconic Philly Cheesesteak with your favorite pizza? Yes, you heard that right! We'll walk you through the steps to creating the Best Philly Cheesesteak Pizza, unlocking the full potential of your pizza oven. If you want to discover more fun recipes, head to our blog “4 Healthy Summer Salads You’ll Love”.

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The Best Philly Cheesesteak Pizza: Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced

• 1 small red bell pepper, quartered, de-seeded and thinly sliced

• 1 small green bell pepper, quartered, de-seeded, and thinly sliced

• 1 small yellow bell pepper, quartered, de-seeded, and thinly sliced

• 2 cloves of garlic, minced

• 1 pound shaved or thinly sliced beef

• 3 tablespoons Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped fine

• Kosher and freshly ground black pepper

• 4 prebaked individual-sized pizza crusts

• 1 1/2 cups Cheese Wiz

• 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (mozzarella/provolone/parmesan)

Instructions

Step One: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step Two: Take pizza crusts and liberally spread them with cheese wiz. Sprinkle with minced garlic.

Step Three: Take half of the Italian Cheese and evenly spread it over the top of the crusts. Top with onions, bell peppers, and shaved beef, again evenly spreading all toppings.

Step Four: Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Step Five: Finish pizzas by sprinkling the remaining Italian cheese over the top and garnishing with fresh parsley.

Step Six: Bake in the oven for 12 -15 minutes, or until the pizza is a nice golden brown. Remove from oven, slice, and serve immediately.

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Countertop pizza ovens typically don't require special installation and can be placed on a stable surface. A full-size outdoor pizza oven may require more complex installation, such as positioning on a suitable base or stand.

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