Meatball Pizza Recipe
Make Meatball Pizza Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Meatballs
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Stir in the active dry yeast and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center, then add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour.
Meatball Preparation
- 4
Mix the Meatball Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 5
Shape the Meatballs
Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place on a baking sheet.
- 6
Cook the Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
Pizza Assembly
- 7
Preheat the Oven
Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 8
Roll Out the Dough
Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness and transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 9
Add the Sauce and Toppings
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough. Evenly distribute the cooked meatballs over the sauce, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 11
Garnish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, sprinkle with fresh basil leaves and red pepper flakes. Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
