Meat Lovers Pizza Bread (Print Version)

Loaded with beef, pepperoni, and cheese nestled in golden baked dough—an irresistible comfort favorite.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Components

01 - 225 grams lean ground beef
02 - 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano, divided
03 - 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
05 - 1 jar (about 400 grams) pizza sauce, divided
06 - 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough
07 - 4 slices provolone cheese
08 - 60 grams thinly sliced pepperoni (approximately 30 grams or 1/3 cup)
09 - 100 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter, melted
11 - 2 tablespoons (16 grams) grated Parmesan cheese

# Instructions:

01 - Set the oven to 200°C and allow it to thoroughly preheat.
02 - In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano, garlic powder, and kosher salt until browned, stirring frequently. Remove any excess fat.
03 - Allow the cooked beef to cool slightly, then fold in 80 milliliters (about 1/3 cup) of pizza sauce.
04 - Unroll the pizza dough onto a shallow-sided baking sheet.
05 - Spread 120 milliliters (about 1/2 cup) pizza sauce down the center of the dough. Layer provolone slices, pepperoni, the prepared beef, and mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
06 - Slice the dough at 2.5 cm intervals along both sides toward the filling. Alternately fold the strips over the center to encase the toppings.
07 - Brush the surface of the loaf with melted butter, then sprinkle grated Parmesan and remaining oregano evenly over the top.
08 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the crust is deeply golden and cooked through.
09 - Warm the reserved pizza sauce and offer alongside the finished bread as a dipping accompaniment.

# Notes:

01 - For a crispier crust, transfer the loaf directly onto a preheated baking stone for the final 5 minutes of baking.