Big Mac Pizza Inspired (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

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01 - 1 pre-baked pizza shell, 30 cm diameter
02 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
03 - 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
04 - 1 pound (450 g) ground beef
05 - 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - 0.5 cup plus 2 tablespoons (150 ml) ketchup
08 - 0.5 teaspoon granulated garlic
09 - 0.5 teaspoon granulated onion
10 - 1.5 tablespoons dill pickle brine
11 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
12 - 9 slices American cheese
13 - 1.5 cups (90 g) shredded iceberg lettuce
14 - 0.25 cup chopped dill pickles
15 - 0.25 cup chopped sweet onions or green onions
16 - 0.25 cup Burger Sauce, or to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Set oven to 200°C and allow to preheat thoroughly.
02 - Place ground beef in a medium skillet over medium heat, seasoning with kosher salt and black pepper. Crumble the beef as it cooks and sauté until browned but not fully cooked through.
03 - If excess fat is present, remove to retain roughly 2 tablespoons in the pan. Add ketchup, granulated garlic, and granulated onion, stirring to combine. In a small bowl, mix dill pickle brine and cornstarch into a smooth slurry, then pour over beef. Increase heat to medium-high and stir until the sauce thickens and develops a glossy consistency.
04 - Brush the surface of the pre-baked pizza shell with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds.
05 - Evenly spread beef mixture across pizza shell, leaving a 1.25 cm border. Layer American cheese slices in an overlapping pattern, maintaining the border.
06 - Bake assembled pizza for 8–10 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is melted but not browned.
07 - Transfer pizza to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Scatter shredded lettuce, chopped dill pickles, and chopped onions over the surface. Drizzle with Burger Sauce and add more sesame seeds if desired.
08 - Slice into 8 wedges and serve hot or warm.

# Notes:

01 - Ensure the cheese is just melted for optimal texture; avoid excessive browning.
02 - Keep in mind that the beef will finish cooking in the oven.

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