Ingredients
– 1/2 pound lean ground beef
– 1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano (divided)
– 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
– 1/3 cup pizza sauce stirred into beef mixture
– 1/2 cup pizza sauce spread on dough
– remaining pizza sauce heated for dipping
– 1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza dough
– 4 slices provolone cheese
– 2 ounces thin-sliced pepperoni
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 2 tablespoons melted butter
– 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1-Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, which sets the stage for even baking. Cook the 1/2 pound of lean ground beef with 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt until it’s browned, then drain any extra drippings and let it cool a bit. Stir in 1/3 cup of pizza sauce to mix the flavors together nicely.
2-Next, unroll the 13.8 ounces tube of refrigerated pizza dough onto a baking sheet with shallow sides for easy handling. Spread 1/2 cup of pizza sauce down the center of the dough as your base layer. Add the 4 slices of provolone cheese, 2 ounces of thin-sliced pepperoni, the ground beef mixture, and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on top to build up the fillings.
3-Cut the dough in 1-inch intervals along both sides toward the filling, then fold it over to enclose everything securely. Brush the top with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and sprinkle on 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese along with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon of oregano for extra taste. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until it’s golden and fully cooked, then heat the rest of the pizza sauce for dipping. The whole process takes about 10 minutes to prep and 30 minutes to cook, totaling around 40 minutes, so it’s great for a quick meal.
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๐ถ๏ธ Add crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat.
๐ Customize with toppings like pepperoncini, mushrooms, ham, or pineapple.
๐ Substitute Italian seasoning for oregano or ground turkey/chicken for beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Standard
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 134
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 577 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 34 mg
