Meat Lovers Pizza Bread (Print Version)
Golden dough stuffed with meats, cheeses, and pizza sauce for a hearty, crowd-pleasing baked classic.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1/2 pound lean ground beef
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, divided
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 jar (about 14 ounces) pizza sauce, divided
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1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza dough
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4 slices provolone cheese
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2 ounces thinly-sliced pepperoni
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
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In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with 3/8 teaspoon dried oregano, garlic powder, and kosher salt. Stir frequently until beef is browned throughout. Drain off any excess grease.
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Allow cooked beef to cool briefly. Fold 1/3 cup pizza sauce into the beef until evenly coated.
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Unroll pizza dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet with shallow sides.
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Spoon 1/2 cup pizza sauce lengthwise down the center of the dough, leaving clear borders. Layer with provolone slices, pepperoni, beef mixture, and mozzarella cheese.
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Slice dough border into 1-inch wide strips, cutting from the edge towards filling. Fold strips alternately over filling, creating a braid or lattice.
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Brush surface of dough with melted butter. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining dried oregano.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked.
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Warm remaining pizza sauce and serve on the side as a dip.
# Notes:
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Allow the pizza bread to rest for a few minutes after baking for clean slicing and optimal cheese melt.