Gourmet Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza

Category: Healthy DINNER | Calories: 840kcal | Protein: 45g

A spectacular Chicago-style deep-dish masterpiece featuring a thick, buttery crust packed with a deep layer of seasoned ground beef, rich savory tomato sauce, and a mountain of melted mozzarella cheese, topped with premium sliced pepperoni.

Ingredients for Gourmet Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza

• 350g deep-dish pizza dough
• 250g premium seasoned ground beef
• 1.5 cups chunky tomato herb sauce
• 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 60g premium sliced pepperoni
• 1 tbsp grated Parmesan & dried oregano

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) and lightly grease a deep-dish pizza pan or a heavy cake pan with butter.
2. Press the dough firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the pan to create a high edge that can hold the fillings.
3. In a skillet, brown the ground beef with garlic, salt, and pepper, then drain excess fat.
4. Layer the shredded mozzarella cheese directly on the bottom of the crust, followed by the seasoned ground beef.
5. Pour the chunky tomato sauce evenly over the meat and cheese layer, smoothing it out with a spoon.
6. Arrange the premium pepperoni slices on top, sprinkle with Parmesan and oregano, and bake for 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden-brown and the filling is hot and bubbling. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

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