Patty Melt Pizza Focaccia (Print Version)
Caramelized onions, seasoned beef, tangy sauce, and cheese top fluffy focaccia for this savory twist.
# Ingredients:
→ Focaccia Dough
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1 cup warm water (110–115 °F)
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1 teaspoon active dry yeast
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
→ Toppings
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
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1 pound ground beef
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3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
→ Patty Melt Sauce
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2/3 cup mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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2 teaspoons black pepper
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2 teaspoons freshly chopped parsley, plus extra for garnish
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
# Steps:
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In a large bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Allow to stand for about 5 minutes until foamy.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, and kosher salt. Reserve half for later use.
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Add half of the olive oil mixture to the yeast mixture. Gradually mix in all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
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Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, until doubled in size.
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During the final 30 minutes of dough rising, heat olive oil and unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15–20 minutes until soft and golden. Set aside.
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In the same skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until completely browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
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In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice, black pepper, chopped parsley, and minced garlic. Set aside.
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Preheat oven to 450 °F. Brush a 12-inch cast iron or oven-safe skillet with the reserved olive oil mixture. Add risen dough, pressing to the edges and dimpling the surface with your fingers. Bake for 12 minutes until slightly puffed.
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Remove crust from oven. Evenly spread about half of the prepared sauce over the crust. Distribute seasoned beef and caramelized onions on top. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the toppings.
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Return skillet to oven and bake for 13–15 minutes, or until cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
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Drizzle remaining sauce over the baked pizza, garnish with extra chopped parsley, slice, and serve warm.
# Notes:
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Ensure onions are deeply caramelized for best flavor development.