½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- Place a pizza stone in the cold oven, then turn on
the oven to 425°F. (You can use a baking sheet, but a
pizza stone will bake the bottom better.) - To make the crust, put the mozzarella cheese and
butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1
to 2 minutes, until the cheese is entirely melted. Stir
well. Add the egg and, using a hand mixer, combine
well. Add the almond flour and salt and combine well
with the mixer. Use your hands and work it like a
traditional dough, kneading for about 3 minutes. (Note:
If the dough is too sticky, chill it in the refrigerator for
an hour or overnight.) - Place the dough on a greased piece of parchment
paper and pat it out with your hands to form a large
circle, about 10 inches in diameter. For easy
transferring to the oven, slide the sheet of parchment
with the dough circle onto an unrimmed baking sheet
or pizza peel. Set aside. - To make the meat topping, heat a cast-iron skillet
over medium heat. Add the ground beef, season with
the salt, and cook, stirring to break up the clumps, until
the meat is browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Set
aside. - Spread the pizza sauce over the crust. Sprinkle
the cheese over the sauce and top the pizza with the