Smoky Brisket Pizza: How to Make Tender BBQ Brisket Pizza

Brisket Pizza is a fantastic way to use leftover smoked brisket. Instead of ordering takeout or heating a frozen pie, make a fresh grilled pizza at home for dinner.

Homemade pizza is simple and flexible—any grilled meat transforms into a great pizza topping. Serve it with a grilled apple pie for dessert to finish pizza night on a high note.

Ingredients for Brisket Pizza:

• Pizza dough — Use your favorite easy dough recipe or a store-bought dough.
• Pizza sauce — A simple homemade sauce made from tomato sauce, olive oil, onions, bell peppers, carrot, brown sugar, garlic and Italian herbs brings bright, balanced flavor.
• Smoked brisket — Leftover brisket makes an exceptional pizza topping. Chop or shred it and scatter it over the sauce.
• Mozzarella cheese — Classic melted mozzarella works best; an Italian cheese blend is also delicious.
• Green onions — Use the green tops for color and a fresh bite since the sauce already contains onions.
• Sliced tomatoes — Thin tomato slices pick up a hint of smoke while grilling and add freshness. Use greenhouse or garden tomatoes depending on the season.
• Cornmeal — To dust the pizza peel and stone so the dough slides easily.

This grilled brisket pizza is a smart, flavorful way to stretch a weekend cook into more meals during the week.

How to Grill Brisket Pizza

Make the sauce

1. In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook diced onion, diced bell peppers and shredded carrot over medium heat, stirring until softened.
2. Stir in tomato sauce, brown sugar, basil, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper.
3. Simmer for about 5 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside while you prepare the dough and grill.

Assemble and grill the pizzas

1. Preheat your grill to about 450°F and place a pizza stone on the grate. Add a chunk of hickory or your preferred smoking wood for subtle smoke flavor.
2. Divide and roll the dough into three 10–12 inch circles. Fold the edges to form a rim.
3. Lightly dust a pizza peel or pan with cornmeal and transfer each dough round to it to prevent sticking.
4. Spread a thin, even layer of the prepared sauce over each dough round.
5. Scatter chopped smoked brisket over the sauce, then top with shredded mozzarella.
6. Add thinly sliced tomatoes and the green parts of the green onions.
7. Sprinkle the pizza stone with cornmeal, slide the pizza from the peel onto the stone, and close the grill lid.
8. Reduce the grill temperature to about 350°F and cook for 3–5 minutes. Use a large spatula to turn the pizza a quarter turn, keeping the grill closed between turns.
9. Rotate the pizza every 3–5 minutes until the crust is nicely browned on the bottom and the cheese is bubbling. Total cook time should be about 15–20 minutes.
10. Remove the pizza from the grill and let it rest 5 minutes before slicing to allow the toppings to set.

How to Store and Reheat

• Store cooled pizza slices in a zip-top bag or airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Reheat on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven or toaster oven, or use an air fryer at 350°F for about 3–5 minutes to revive crispness.

This brisket pizza is just one tasty way to repurpose smoked brisket. It’s perfect for a family pizza night and highlights the deep flavor of the meat.

Best Recipes for Leftover Brisket

• Serve warmed brisket with eggs and toast for a hearty breakfast.
• Make Irish Brisket Nachos layered with potatoes, cheese, onions, tomatoes and jalapeños for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or meal.
• Try a cowboy-style tater tot casserole with brisket, beans and cheese for a comforting dinner.
• Stack sliced brisket on buns with a sweet-and-tangy BBQ sauce for classic sandwiches.
• Fill tacos with brisket and your favorite toppings for an easy party dish or family meal.

When you have leftover brisket, try this smoked brisket pizza on the grill—it’s a flavorful, crowd-pleasing way to enjoy your leftovers.

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Brisket Pizza

Brisket Pizza is one of the best recipes to make with leftover smoked brisket.

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time40 mins

Course: Pizza

Cuisine: American

Keyword: grilled pizza, leftover brisket recipe

Servings: 3 pizzas

Calories: 355kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

• Pizza dough for 3 pizzas
• Cornmeal for sprinkling pizza peel and pizza stone

For the pizza sauce:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 cup bell peppers, diced
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 15 ounce can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Pizza toppings

• 3 cups chopped smoked brisket
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3 small tomatoes, sliced thin
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion (green parts only)

Instructions

• Prepare the sauce: In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook diced onion, diced bell peppers and shredded carrots over medium heat until softened.
• Stir in tomato sauce, brown sugar, basil, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper. Simmer briefly.
• Cook for 5 minutes, then remove from heat while you prepare the dough and grill.
• Preheat the grill to about 450°F with the pizza stone in place. Add wood for a touch of smoke if desired.
• Divide and roll dough into three 10–12 inch rounds and fold the edges to form a rim.
• Dust a pizza peel or pan with cornmeal and transfer the dough to it.
• Spread a thin layer of sauce over the dough, sprinkle chopped brisket, add mozzarella, then top with tomato slices and green onions.
• Dust the pizza stone with cornmeal and slide the pizza onto the stone. Close the grill lid.
• Lower the grill to about 350°F and cook 3–5 minutes. Turn the pizza a quarter turn with a large spatula, keeping the lid closed between turns.
• Rotate every few minutes until the bottom is browned and the cheese bubbles, about 15–20 minutes total. Remove and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

This recipe yields three 10–12 inch thin-crust pizzas; scale ingredients as needed.

Store cooled slices in a sealed bag or container for up to 3 days.

Reheat in a 350°F oven, toaster oven, or air fryer for 3–5 minutes to restore crispness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 355 kcal | Carbohydrates: 21 g | Protein: 26 g | Fat: 19 g