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Chicago-Style Italian Beef Pizza

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Discover the ultimate Chicago-style Italian Beef Pizza! This homemade delight layers tender beef, bell peppers, and spicy giardiniera on fresh pizza dough.
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Temps de préparation 20 minutes
Temps de cuisson 15 minutes
Temps total 35 minutes
Type de plat Main Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Portions 4 slices
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza Dough (If Making from Scratch)

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ¾ cup warm water 110°F
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the Italian Beef

  • 1 pound thinly sliced roast beef homemade or deli-style
  • 1 cup beef stock or broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat

For the Sauce

  • 1 cup marinara sauce or crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

For the Toppings

  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded provolone cheese
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 1 bell pepper red, green, or yellow, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup sliced mushrooms optional
  • ¼ cup spicy giardiniera optional, for a Chicago-style kick
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano for garnish

For Finishing Touches

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing the crust
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder to sprinkle on the crust
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

Prep the Dough (Skip if Using Store-Bought)

  • Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast; let sit until foamy (5–10 min).
  • Combine flour, salt, yeast mixture, and olive oil. Knead until smooth (8–10 min).
  • Let rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour.

Season the Beef

  • Heat beef stock in a pan; add garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Simmer sliced roast beef for 5 minutes. Set aside.

Make the Sauce

  • Mix marinara with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.

Preheat & Roll the Dough

  • Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
  • Roll dough to desired thickness and transfer to a pan.

Assemble

  • Brush dough with olive oil and sprinkle garlic powder.
  • Spread sauce, half of the cheese, then the beef.
  • Add onions, peppers, mushrooms, and giardiniera.
  • Top with remaining cheese and oregano.

Bake & Serve

  • Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  • Cool for 5 minutes, slice, and serve with warm au jus.

Notes

Nutrition Information (Per Serving):
  • Calories: 450
  • Fat: 18g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 780mg