Hearty dough rolled with seasoned beef, pepperoni, and melted mozzarella, baked until golden.
# Components:
→ Dough
01 - 1 pound pizza dough
→ Meat & Cheese Filling
02 - 8 ounces lean ground beef
03 - 2 ounces pepperoni slices
04 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Vegetables & Seasoning
06 - 1/2 cup chopped onions
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
09 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
10 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Extras
11 - 1 egg, beaten
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
13 - Marinara sauce for serving
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
03 - Add ground beef, breaking it apart while cooking. Season with salt, pepper, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes. Cook until browned and no pink remains. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
04 - On a lightly floured surface, roll pizza dough into a large rectangle approximately 12 by 16 inches.
05 - Spread cooked beef mixture evenly over dough, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides. Layer pepperoni slices over beef. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly on top.
06 - Starting from a long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log, pinching the ends and seam to seal.
07 - Place stromboli seam-side down on prepared baking sheet. Brush top with beaten egg. Using a sharp knife, make 3-4 diagonal slits on top for steam release.
08 - Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
09 - Slice and serve with warm marinara sauce.
