Beat the service rush with this twist on a classic dish that can be fully prepared in advance and heated to order. Cut Outside Round Flat into Philly-style steak slices then sauté and layer with mushrooms, onions and peppers, for a flavour-packed flatbread that can be served as an appetizer or entrée. Drizzle with a creamy dip or chili sauce for a delicious finish.
Ingredients
Here are the following ingredients:
- 2 lb (1 kg) thinly sliced brown mushrooms, about 16 cups (4 L)
- 1 lb (500 g) thinly sliced red and green bell peppers, about 4 cups (1 L)
- 1 lb (500 g) thinly sliced yellow onion, about 4 cups (1 L)
- ½ cup (125 mL) minced garlic
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) dried oregano leaves
- ¾ cup (175 mL) canola oil, divided
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) kosher salt, divided
- 2 tsp (10 mL) freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 4 lb (2 kg) Outside Round Flat (Philly-Style Steak Slices)
- 4 cups (1 L) barbecue sauce
- 4 cups (1 L) pizza sauce
- 16 pre-baked pizza crusts (12 inch/30 cm)
- 2 lb (1 kg) shredded mozzarella cheese, about 8 cups (2 L)
- 1 lb (500 g) shredded provolone cheese, about 4 cups (1 L)
Service
- 1 cup (250 mL) chopped fresh parsley, about 2 oz (60 g)
Preparation
- Toss mushrooms with peppers, onions, garlic, oregano and ½ cup (125 mL) oil. Season with 2 tsp (10 mL) salt and 1 tsp (5 mL) pepper. Arrange in single layer on large sheet pans.
- Roast, in convection oven at 425°F (220° C), for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly golden brown and tender. Cool, cover and refrigerate or hold for service.
- Heat remaining oil in large skillet set over medium-high heat. Cook
beef, breaking up with a metal spatula, until lightly browned and just cooked
through.
- Season with remaining salt and pepper. Cool completely.
- Stir barbecue sauce with pizza sauce. Spread ½ cup (125 mL) sauce over each crust, leaving a thin border.
- Toss mozzarella with provolone; sprinkle ¾ cup (175 mL) cheese blend over each pizza. Scatter ½ cup (125 mL) EACH cooked beef and mushroom-pepper mixture over top. Cover and refrigerate.
Service
- Cook pizza on perforated pan, in conventional oven at 425°F (220°C), for 8 to 10 minutes or until crust is crisp, toppings are heated through and cheese is melted.
- Cut into slices. Garnish with 1 tsp (5 mL) parsley.
Chef's Tip
Add chili flakes or Calabrian chili paste to pizza sauce for a spicy alternative.
Drizzle or serve with a creamy garlic, Caesar or ranch dipping sauce. Use any flatbread option that is available to your operation.
Beef Cuts
Hip (Round)
Outside Round Flat