Deep Dish Meatball Pizza
Deep Dish Meatball Pizza is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a buttery, crispy crust that holds juicy meatballs, rich marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this hearty dish promises to satisfy your cravings and impress your guests. With its customizable toppings, it’s an ideal choice for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce (divided)
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until just combined. Shape into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown meatballs on all sides for about 5 minutes.
- Grease a deep-dish pizza pan and stretch out the pizza dough to cover the bottom and sides. Spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom.
- Place cooked meatballs evenly over the sauce, then add shredded mozzarella cheese on top followed by the remaining marinara sauce.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider adding sliced bell peppers or mushrooms as toppings. - You can substitute ground beef with turkey or veggie alternatives for a lighter version. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in the oven at 350°F for best results.