Meat Lovers Pizza Bread (Print Format)
Braided pizza bread filled with seasoned beef, pepperoni, and cheeses, baked golden with a buttery finish.
# Ingredients:
→ Seasoned Beef Filling
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1/2 lb lean ground beef
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1/2 tsp dried oregano
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1/8 tsp dried oregano
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1/4 tsp garlic powder
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1/4 tsp kosher salt
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1/3 cup pizza sauce
→ Pizza Bread Assembly
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1 tube (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza dough
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4 slices provolone cheese
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2 oz thin-sliced pepperoni (about 1/3 cup)
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup pizza sauce
→ Finishing Touches
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2 tbsp butter, melted
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2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
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1/8 tsp dried oregano
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large non-stick skillet, cook ground beef with 1/2 teaspoon oregano, garlic powder, and kosher salt until browned, breaking up the meat frequently; drain excess fat.
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Allow beef to cool slightly, then stir in 1/3 cup pizza sauce until evenly combined; set aside.
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Unroll pizza dough onto a baking sheet with sides; gently stretch to form a rectangle if necessary.
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Spread 1/2 cup pizza sauce down center of dough, leaving edges free for braiding. Layer provolone slices, pepperoni, beef mixture, then shredded mozzarella over sauce.
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Cut 1-inch wide strips along both sides of dough toward filling. Alternately fold strips over the filling, creating a braided appearance.
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Brush braided dough with melted butter, sprinkle Parmesan cheese and remaining 1/8 teaspoon oregano on top.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Heat remaining pizza sauce for dipping. Let cool 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm with sauce.
# Tips:
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Drain ground beef thoroughly to avoid soggy dough. Avoid overfilling the center to facilitate braiding. Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated before baking.