MVP Meat Lover Pizza (Printable)
Hearty pizza with halal meats, melty cheese, and rich tomato sauce delivering bold flavors.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 ¾ 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 - ¾ cup plus 2 tbsp lukewarm water
→ Sauce
07 - ¾ cup tomato passata or pizza sauce
08 - 1 tbsp tomato paste
09 - 1 tsp dried oregano
10 - ½ tsp garlic powder
11 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Cheese
12 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
13 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Toppings (Halal-Certified)
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 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
19 - 1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add olive oil and lukewark water, mixing until dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 7-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm area for 45-60 minutes until doubled in size.
02 - Set oven to 450°F. Place pizza stone in oven if using to preheat thoroughly.
03 - Whisk together 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 floured surface. Roll or stretch into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to baking tray or pizza peel lined with parchment paper.
05 - Spread sauce evenly over dough, leaving ½-inch border. Distribute mozzarella and cheddar cheese over sauce. Arrange pepperoni, sausage, bacon, ground beef, red onion, and bell pepper evenly across the top.
06 - Slide pizza onto oven rack or preheated pizza stone. Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
07 - Allow pizza to cool for 2 minutes before slicing. Serve hot and enjoy.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of three different halal meats creates layers of flavor that keep every bite interesting
- Making your own dough transforms this from takeout into a proper weekend project
02 -
- Every packaged meat needs a halal certification check even brands youve bought before
- Overloading the toppings makes the crust soggy so distribute everything evenly but dont go crazy
03 -
- Sprinkle cornmeal on the parchment before adding the dough for extra crunch
- Rotate the pizza halfway through baking if your oven has hot spots