Description
Meat Lovers Bread delivers a hearty slice of comfort straight from the kitchen. Packed with savory protein and warm spices, this rustic loaf becomes your perfect companion for any meal or snack.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- ½ lb lean ground beef
- 2 ounces pepperoni, thinly sliced
Cheeses:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Remaining Ingredients:
- 1 can (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 container pizza sauce
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, ensuring your baking space is ready for the meat-packed bread.
- Brown ½ lb ground beef in a non-stick skillet, seasoning with ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and half the oregano.
- Drain any excess grease from the beef and mix in ⅓ cup pizza sauce. Let the mixture cool slightly.
- Unroll the 13.8-ounce pizza dough onto a baking sheet with edges, spreading ½ cup pizza sauce down the center.
- Layer 4 slices of provolone cheese across the sauce, creating a delicious base for your toppings.
- Distribute 2 ounces of thinly sliced pepperoni evenly over the provolone.
- Spread the seasoned ground beef across the pepperoni layer.
- Generously sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the beef.
- Cut 1-inch wide strips along both sides of the filling, leaving the center intact.
- Carefully fold the strips over the filling, alternating sides to create a braided effect.
- Brush 2 tablespoons of melted butter across the entire surface of the dough.
- Dust the top with 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese and the remaining oregano.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, watching until the bread turns golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Warm the remaining pizza sauce for a delicious dipping option.
Notes
- Always drain excess beef grease to prevent a soggy bread and keep the texture crisp.
- Work with cold pizza dough for easier handling and better strip braiding technique.
- Let the beef mixture cool slightly before adding to the dough to prevent tearing or soggy spots.
- Use parchment paper on your baking sheet for easier cleanup and guaranteed no sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 436 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 910 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg