Description
Deep Dish Meatball Pizza is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a thick, buttery crust brimming with savory meatballs, gooey mozzarella cheese, and rich marinara sauce. This Chicago-style dish transforms any meal into a delightful celebration. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, it’s easy to customize with your favorite toppings. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this hearty and delicious pizza!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 package (16 oz) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup sliced bell peppers (red, green, yellow)
- 1/4 cup sliced olives (black or green)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out pizza dough and press it into a deep-dish pan.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
- Brown meatballs in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce over the dough, then add half of the mozzarella and arrange meatballs on top.
- Add remaining toppings—bell peppers and olives—then pour remaining marinara and top with more cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg