I’ve tasted many variations of deli pizza, but I was not prepared for the explosion of flavor when I took my first bite of this pizza. I honestly don’t think I would change any component. In my humble opinion, this was simply perfect.

Serves 8

• 1 6-oz (170-g) pkg beef fry, thinly sliced
• 1 6-oz (170-g) pkg smoked turkey breast, thinly sliced
• 2 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
• 1 rectangular flatbread (such as Bred Co or Trader Joe’s)
• 1  1-oz (30-g) garlic beef stick, sliced in rounds (I used Aufschnitt)
• barbecue sauce, mustard, fresh herbs, or pickled red onions, for topping (optional)

Homemade Barbecue Sauce

• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef fry and allow it to render its fat and begin to brown. Add the turkey and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add all barbecue sauce ingredients and mix to combine. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.

Smear the sweet chili sauce over the flatbread. Spread the barbecue deli mixture over the entire surface.

Place the flatbread on the prepared baking sheet. Bake on the center rack for 10 minutes.

Remove from oven. Scatter the beef stick slices around the flatbread. Top with your choice of topping, if desired.