Cheeseburger Garlic Naan Pizzas (Printable Version)

Crispy naan bases loaded with juicy beef, melty cheese sauce, and pickles—a fun fusion comfort food perfect for sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef Topping

01 - 9 oz ground beef, 80/20 blend
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 clove garlic, minced
04 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1 teaspoon yellow mustard

→ Naan Bases

08 - 4 mini garlic naan breads, approximately 5 inches each

→ Cheese Sauce

09 - 1/2 cup whole milk
10 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
11 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
12 - 3 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated
13 - 1.5 oz American cheese, chopped
14 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
15 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Topping and Garnish

16 - 1.5 oz dill pickles, thinly sliced
17 - 2 tablespoons ketchup, optional
18 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional
19 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions or chives

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange naan breads on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
02 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, for 2 minutes. Add chopped onion and continue cooking until beef is browned and onions are softened, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
03 - Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and mustard to the beef. Stir thoroughly and cook for 1 additional minute. Remove from heat.
04 - Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth, then cook until slightly thickened, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Add grated cheddar and chopped American cheese with garlic powder. Stir until completely melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
05 - Spread a thin layer of cheese sauce on each naan bread. Top with seasoned beef mixture, additional cheese sauce, and sliced pickles.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until naan edges are crispy and toppings are bubbling.
07 - Remove from oven. Drizzle with ketchup if desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions or chives. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a gourmet burger but comes together faster than ordering takeout.
  • The garlic naan base is crispy-edged and pillowy in the middle, giving you texture you won't find in a regular bun.
  • You can make four of these in half an hour, which means feeding friends or family without the stress.
02 -
  • Don't skip draining excess fat from the beef after cooking; too much grease makes the final pizza soggy and overwhelms the other flavors.
  • The cheese sauce is best made fresh right before assembly—if it sits too long, it separates and loses that luxurious texture you're counting on.
03 -
  • If your cheese sauce breaks or becomes too thick during cooking, add a splash of milk and whisk it over low heat until it becomes silky again.
  • Ground beef cooked at medium-high rather than high heat stays tender and doesn't turn gray or chalky; patience pays off here.
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