Meatball-Stuffed Crust Pizza Star

Meatball-Stuffed Crust Pizza Star

4.6(91)

You’ve probably heard of stuffed crust pizza before, but have you heard of meatball-stuffed crust? That’s right. This pizza recipe completely takes things to the next level. In the middle, it’s your average cheese pizza, but it’s surrounded by a crust loaded with homemade meatballs. It’s the sort of show-stopping party app you’ll want to bookmark for a special occasion.

Cook Time
35 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Yield
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (455 g)
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ yellow onion, finely diced
  • ½ cup bread crumbs (60 g)
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (55 g)
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley (10 g), chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon oil, for cooking
  • 11 oz pizza dough (310 g)
  • ½ cup marinara sauce (130 g)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (100 g)
  • olive oil, for brushing

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 393
  • Fat 19g
  • Carbs 30g
  • Fiber 1g
  • Sugar 3g
  • Protein 22g

How to Make It

1. Step
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Step
In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, egg, onion, bread crumbs, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano.
3. Step
Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
4. Step
In a medium cast iron or nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
5. Step
Working in batches cook the meatballs until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
6. Step
On a sheet of parchment paper, press the pizza dough into a large circle, about 12 inches (30-cm) in diameter.
7. Step
Cut 8 evenly spaced 2-inch (5-cm) slits on the edge of the dough.
8. Step
Place one meatball on the edge of the dough between 2 slits. Pull the corners of the dough around the meatball and press into the dough, sealing the meatball in a dough pocket. Repeat with the remaining meatballs.
9. Step
With the help of a friend, transfer the pizza and parchment to a baking sheet.
10. Step
Spoon marinara sauce into the middle of the pizza and spread evenly.
11. Step
Sprinkle mozzarella over the sauce, or add your favorite pizza toppings! Brush the dough around the meatballs with olive oil.
12. Step
Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the dough is golden and just cooked through.
13. Step
Slice with a pizza cutter and serve.
14. Step
Enjoy!

Tags

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