This Chicago-style deep dish pizza is a true comfort food classic, featuring a thick, buttery crust that acts as a edible bowl for layers of rich Jarlsberg cheese, savory seasoned ground beef, and a robust tomato sauce. The combination of tender beef, crisp green peppers, and earthy mushrooms creates a complex texture profile that balances heartiness with freshness. It&# 226;ÂÂs the perfect dish for a casual Friday night dinner or a satisfying weekend meal shared with friends and family. While it takes a bit of time to assemble and bake, the result is a warm, gooey, and deeply flavorful centerpiece that feels like a hug in a slice. Simple ingredients come together to create a restaurant-quality experience right in your own kitchen.
Chicago Deep Dish Beef Pizza
Description
This Chicago-style deep dish pizza is a true comfort food classic, featuring a thick, buttery crust that acts as a edible bowl for layers of rich Jarlsberg cheese, savory seasoned ground beef, and a robust tomato sauce. The combination of tender beef, crisp green peppers, and earthy mushrooms creates a complex texture profile that balances heartiness with freshness. It&# 226;ÂÂs the perfect dish for a casual Friday night dinner or a satisfying weekend meal shared with friends and family. While it takes a bit of time to assemble and bake, the result is a warm, gooey, and deeply flavorful centerpiece that feels like a hug in a slice. Simple ingredients come together to create a restaurant-quality experience right in your own kitchen.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large bowl, dissolve active dry yeast in warm water.
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Stir in sugar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and olive oil until combined.
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Add 1 cup of flour and beat until the mixture is smooth.
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Mix in the remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
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Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 1 minute.
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Grease a heavy skillet with an ovenproof handle and sprinkle lightly with cornmeal.
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Roll dough out 1 1/2 inches larger than the skillet; press into bottom and up sides.
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Cover dough and let rise for 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 425 F (218ðC).
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Heat a small skillet over medium heat until hot.
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Crumble lean ground beef into the hot skillet.
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Add crushed garlic and remaining salt; cook for 7 minutes, stirring to separate meat until no pink remains.
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Drain excess grease from the cooked beef.
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Spread 2 cups of shredded Jarlsberg cheese over the bottom of the prepared crust.
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Top the cheese with the cooked beef mixture.
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Drizzle tomato sauce over the beef layer.
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Arrange sliced green pepper and drained mushrooms on top of the sauce.
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Sprinkle with the remaining Jarlsberg cheese.
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Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.
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Let stand on a wire rack for 10 minutes before slicing.
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You can substitute cooked sausage or sliced pepperoni for ground beef if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 696.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9.8g16%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 5010.4mg209%
- Total Carbohydrate 131.4g44%
- Dietary Fiber 5.5g22%
- Sugars 1.8g
- Protein 17.5g35%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
