Chicago deep dish pizza (Print Format)

Thick crust layered with mozzarella, seasoned beef, and crushed tomatoes for a flavorful Chicago-style experience.

# Ingredients:

→ Dough

01 - 1 lb fresh pizza dough

→ Cheese

02 - 1 lb low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese block
03 - 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese ball
04 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

→ Meat

06 - 1 lb lean ground beef

→ Sauce and Seasonings

07 - 28 oz Muir Glenn fire roasted crushed tomatoes
08 - 1/4 tbsp dried oregano
09 - 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
10 - Olive oil, as needed for skillet coating

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking.
02 - Spread pastry flour evenly over the countertop and place the fresh pizza dough on it. Shape the dough into a circle by hand, then roll it out to approximately 13 inches in diameter using a pizza roller.
03 - In a large bowl, combine ground beef with Italian seasoning and mix thoroughly by hand. Cook the beef in a medium-heat skillet, breaking apart the meat, until fully browned. Drain and set aside.
04 - Lightly coat a cast iron skillet with olive oil. Transfer the rolled dough into the skillet and press it evenly on the bottom and up the sides to form a thick crust, avoiding folding the dough over the edge.
05 - Cut the low-moisture mozzarella block into thick slices and arrange evenly on the dough base. Add the cooked ground beef on top, followed by chopped fresh mozzarella, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the layers.
06 - Use a slotted spoon to evenly spread crushed fire roasted tomatoes over the cheese and meat layers. Sprinkle dried oregano and grated Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
07 - Bake the assembled pizza at 425°F (218°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 400°F (204°C) and bake for an additional 15 minutes until crust is golden brown.
08 - Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool briefly before slicing and serving.

# Tips:

01 - Using a cast iron skillet creates a crisp yet tender crust. Adjust dough size to fit your skillet for best results.

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