Sheet Pan Norwegian Style Pizza with Ground Beef and Fresh Salad

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

A hearty sheet pan pizza topped with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and served with a crisp fresh salad for a balanced meal. This norwegian-inspired pizza ready in about 98 minutes pairs all-purpose flour, warm water, dry yeast for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 680 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 400 g all-purpose flour
• 250 ml warm water
• 10 g dry yeast
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 300 g ground beef
• 1 small, finely chopped onion
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 200 g shredded Jarlsberg cheese
• 100 g mixed salad greens
• 100 g, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2, sliced cucumber
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, dissolve 10 g dry yeast in 250 ml warm water and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add 400 g all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil, mixing until dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 8 minutes until smooth, then place in an oiled bowl covered with plastic wrap. Let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
2. Step 2: While dough rises, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped small onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent. Add 300 g ground beef and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and 1 tsp dried thyme, cook for 2 more minutes, then remove from heat.
3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 220°C (430°F). Lightly oil a large sheet pan (approx 30x40 cm). Roll out the dough on a floured surface to fit the sheet pan and transfer it to the pan.
4. Step 4: Evenly spread the cooked ground beef mixture over the dough. Sprinkle 200 g shredded Jarlsberg cheese on top.
5. Step 5: Bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Step 6: While pizza bakes, combine 100 g mixed salad greens, 100 g halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/2 sliced cucumber in a bowl. Dress with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss well.
7. Step 7: Remove pizza from oven, slice, and serve hot with the fresh salad alongside.