Step 1

Place a pizza steel or stone on the middle rack of your oven and set it to its highest setting

Step 2

Let the oven heat for at least 45 minutes

Step 3

When the oven is almost ready, dust the surface of a pizza peel or the back of a half sheet pan with flour or cornmeal

Step 4

Stretch the dough into a 12-inch round disc and place it on the peel or sheet pan

Step 5

Place the sauce in the center of the dough and spread it evenly over the dough with a spoon, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges

Step 6

Evenly scatter the beef, bell peppers and onions over the sauce

Step 7

Rain the mozzarella over the top, season with salt and pepper, then drizzle with a tiny bit of olive oil

Step 8

Slide the pizza onto the heated steel or stone in the oven and bake until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling, about 8 to 10 minutes

Step 9

Rotate 180 degrees halfway through cooking

Step 10

Carefully transfer the pizza to a cutting board and let rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving