Meaty Pizza Bake (Printable Version)
Gooey, meat-stuffed bake with pizza vibes for family meals.
# Ingredients Required:
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1 lb ground beef (lean)
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1 lb sausage (pork)
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1 cup pepperoni, diced
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¼ cup flour (plain)
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4 tsp seasoning mix (Italian)
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1 (26-oz) jar sauce (tomato basil)
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2 cups mozzarella, shredded
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1 (13.8-oz) can pizza dough (refrigerated)
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1 Tbsp oil (olive)
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3 Tbsp Parmesan, grated
# Guide to Cooking:
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Set your oven to 425ºF and give a 9×13-inch baking dish a light coat of cooking spray.
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Cook the beef and sausage in a big skillet over medium-high heat until fully browned. Get rid of any extra fat.
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Toss the diced pepperoni, flour, and 3 tsp of the Italian seasoning into the meat. Mix everything well.
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Pour in the tomato basil sauce, let it bubble up, then take it off the heat.
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Pour your meat mixture into the dish and sprinkle 1½ cups of the mozzarella on top.
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Open the pizza dough and gently place it over the cheese layer.
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Brush some olive oil on the dough. Sprinkle the last 1 tsp of Italian seasoning, the remaining ½ cup mozzarella, and all the Parmesan on top.
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Pop it in the oven for 20–25 minutes until the top turns nice and golden.
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Let it cool down a bit before you cut into it.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Make sure you drain the meat thoroughly so your dish doesn't turn out greasy.
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Grab a bag of shredded cheese to save time or grate it yourself for better melting.
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Want a crunchier top? Bake the dough alone for 5 minutes first.
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Don't rush into slicing it - waiting a few minutes helps everything set up nicely.