Chicago Style Italian Stuffed Pizza

Traditional

INGREDIENTS

• 12" Pizza dough crust 
• 2 Tbsp Oil olive
• 3 oz Yellow onion, diced
• 3 oz Green pepper, diced
• 7 oz Italian beef slice w/ gravy
• 4 oz Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 3 oz Provolone cheese, sliced
• 1 Tbsp Kosher salt, coarse
• 1 1/2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
• 16 oz Pizza sauce

PREPARATION

1. In a hot sauté pan, add 1Tbsp of the oil and add the diced onion and green peppers. Add the kosher salt and sauté for approximately 3 minutes until the vegetables are al dente.
2. Pre-heat an oven to 425°F.
3. In a 10" cake pan add the other Tbsp of oil and using your hands spread the oil evenly to coat.
4. Take the dough and lay inside of the cake pan crimping the excess dough up the sides.
5. Place 4 oz of the mozzarella cheese evenly on the bottom, and top with the provolone cheese. Then layer the onions and peppers, and the heated Italian beef. Top that with the remaining 3 oz of the shredded mozzarella. With a ladle, evenly disperse the pizza sauce over the top.
6. Place in the oven for approximately 35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

• Servings: 6
• Type: Lunch, Dinner, Entree
• Cost: $5-$10
• Categories: Takeout Recipes, Recipes, VOL 3 - ISSUE 2 • SPRING 2015
• Tags: Dinner, Entrée, Lunch