Steak and Cheese Pizza

Pizza junkies beware. I just cant help myself when it comes to pizza. I love trying new combinations (like butternut squash, smoked pork and roasted Brussels) or making a play on an old traditional staple like this steak and cheese pizza. I know pizza gets a bad reputation for being a junk food but when you make it at home and load it with veggies it can actually be a really healthy and satisfying treat.

Steak and Cheese Pizza

1 lb sirloin steak
EVOO
S&P
2 c chopped kale
2 c of shredded cheese (I use white cheddar)
1 c sliced mushrooms (I use crimini)
2 c chopped peppers (I used red and yellow)
2 c chopped tomatoes
1 whole onion, sliced
1 tbs butter
Pizza crust (I used Pillsbury premade thin crust)

Brush the steak with EVOO, season with salt and pepper and then broil for 5 minutes, flip and then broil for 5 more minutes and set aside to rest. Pre bake the pizza crust per the directions on the packaging. In a small pan add a tbs of EVOO and 1 tbs of butter and the thinly sliced onion. Saute, stirring regularly until the onion begins to caramelize. Strain onions out and set aside. Add mushrooms and peppers to the pan and saute until cooked, about 5 minutes and set aside. In a small bowl toss chopped kale with EVOO and sprinkle with salt. Once all the leaves are covered microwave the kale for 5 minutes or until it is crispy.
Thinly slice the steak and cover the baked crust. Add cooked veggies, chopped tomatoes and cover with cheese. Bake as instructed on dough package. Sprinkle with crispy kale before serving for an extra crunch.