Cheeseburger Garlic Naan Pizzas (Printer-Friendly)

Mini naan breads topped with seasoned beef, pickles, and creamy cheddar sauce for a fun handheld fusion twist.

# What You Need:

→ Garlic Naan Pizzas

01 - 4 mini garlic naan breads

→ Beef Topping

02 - 9 oz ground beef
03 - 1 small onion, finely diced
04 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
05 - 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Cheese Sauce

08 - 2/3 cup whole milk
09 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
10 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
11 - 3.5 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
12 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings

14 - 8 to 10 dill pickle slices
15 - 1 small tomato, diced (optional)
16 - 2 tablespoons ketchup (optional)
17 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or green onions (optional)

# How to Cook:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F.
02 - In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion, breaking up the meat until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess fat.
03 - Stir in Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more, then remove from heat.
04 - Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
05 - Gradually whisk in milk and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Add shredded cheddar, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth and melted, then remove from heat.
07 - Place garlic naan breads on a baking sheet. Evenly distribute the beef mixture over each naan.
08 - Drizzle cheese sauce generously over the beef.
09 - Add pickle slices and diced tomato (if using) on top.
10 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until naan is crisp and toppings are bubbling.
11 - Garnish with ketchup and chives or green onions if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like a proper cheeseburger but come together in 30 minutes flat, no stovetop mess required.
  • Garlic naan brings this warm, slightly crispy base that regular burger buns can't touch, and everyone gets excited when they see the fusion twist.
02 -
  • Don't skip draining the beef fat, or your toppings will slide off the naan partway through baking and the sauce won't set properly.
  • Make your cheese sauce right before assembly because it will thicken and split if it sits around, and you need it pourable to distribute evenly.
03 -
  • Have all your ingredients prepped before you start cooking because the beef and sauce both move quickly once you begin, and you want to stay in control of the timing.
  • Buy pre-shredded cheese only if you absolutely have to, because it really does make the sauce feel grainy instead of creamy.
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