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Chicago Deep Dish Beef Pizza

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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;€™s 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.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 696.8
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;€™s 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
  • 1 package Active dry yeast
  • 1 lbs Lean ground beef
  • 3/4 cups Warm water
  • 2 cloves garlic -- crushed
  • 1 teaspoons Sugar
  • 3 cups Jarlsberg cheese --
  • 1 teaspoons Salt -- divided Shredded
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups Tomato sauce
  • 2 1/2 cups Quick mixing flour 1 sm Green pepper -- sliced
Directions
  1. 1
    In a large bowl, dissolve active dry yeast in warm water.
  2. 2
    Stir in sugar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and olive oil until combined.
  3. 3
    Add 1 cup of flour and beat until the mixture is smooth.
  4. 4
    Mix in the remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
  5. 5
    Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 1 minute.
  6. 6
    Grease a heavy skillet with an ovenproof handle and sprinkle lightly with cornmeal.
  7. 7
    Roll dough out 1 1/2 inches larger than the skillet; press into bottom and up sides.
  8. 8
    Cover dough and let rise for 30 minutes.
  9. 9
    Preheat oven to 425 F (218°C).
  10. 10
    Heat a small skillet over medium heat until hot.
  11. 11
    Crumble lean ground beef into the hot skillet.
  12. 12
    Add crushed garlic and remaining salt; cook for 7 minutes, stirring to separate meat until no pink remains.
  13. 13
    Drain excess grease from the cooked beef.
  14. 14
    Spread 2 cups of shredded Jarlsberg cheese over the bottom of the prepared crust.
  15. 15
    Top the cheese with the cooked beef mixture.
  16. 16
    Drizzle tomato sauce over the beef layer.
  17. 17
    Arrange sliced green pepper and drained mushrooms on top of the sauce.
  18. 18
    Sprinkle with the remaining Jarlsberg cheese.
  19. 19
    Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.
  20. 20
    Let stand on a wire rack for 10 minutes before slicing.
  21. 21
    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.

Keywords: chicago, deep, dish, pizza, beef, ground, cheese, jarlsberg, crust, yeast, tomato, sauce, peppers, mushrooms, garlic, american, dinner, baking, comfort, food
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