MVP Meat Lover Pizza (Printable)
A hearty pizza topped with halal meats, melty cheese, and rich tomato sauce for a satisfying meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dough
01 - 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (7 g) instant yeast
03 - 1 tsp sugar
04 - 1 tsp salt
05 - 2 tbsp olive oil
06 - 3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp lukewarm water
→ Sauce
07 - 3/4 cup tomato passata or pizza sauce
08 - 1 tbsp tomato paste
09 - 1 tsp dried oregano
10 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
11 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Cheese
12 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
13 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Halal Toppings
14 - 3.5 oz halal beef pepperoni, sliced
15 - 3.5 oz halal beef sausage, cooked and sliced
16 - 3 oz halal beef bacon, cooked and chopped
17 - 1.7 oz halal ground beef, cooked and seasoned
18 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
19 - 1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
# Steps:
01 - Combine flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add olive oil and lukewarm water, mixing until dough forms. Knead for 7 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 to 60 minutes until doubled in size.
02 - Preheat oven to 450°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven during preheating.
03 - Mix tomato passata, tomato paste, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
04 - Punch down risen dough and transfer to a floured surface. Roll or stretch into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a baking tray or pizza peel lined with parchment paper.
05 - Spread sauce evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar evenly over sauce. Arrange pepperoni, sausage, bacon, ground beef, onion, and bell pepper on top.
06 - Slide pizza onto oven rack or preheated stone. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
07 - Let cool for 2 minutes before slicing. Serve hot and enjoy.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Every bite delivers that perfect salty meaty combo that makes pizza night feel like an event
- You get all the satisfaction of a meat lovers pizza while keeping things halal and worry free
02 -
- Always double check that every single meat product has proper halal certification before purchasing
- A pizza stone makes a huge difference in crust texture but a preheated baking sheet works too
03 -
- Sprinkle a little cornmeal on your pizza peel or baking sheet for easy sliding and extra crunch
- Don't overload with sauce or your crust will get soggy, less is more here