This Homemade Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza is thick, buttery, and loaded with layers of gooey cheese, savory meat, and rich tomato sauce! Made with fluffy pizza dough, this deep dish classic is perfect for pizza lovers who crave a hearty slice with every bite!
🛒 Ingredients
✔ 1 teaspoon oil (for greasing the pan!) 🛢️
✔ 1 pound pizza dough (homemade or store-bought!) 🍞
✔ 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (melts beautifully!) 🧀
✔ ⅓ pound ground beef (a juicy, flavorful replacement for sausage!) 🍔
✔ ⅓ cup diced chicken ham (a smoky, delicious substitute for pepperoni!) 🍖
✔ ⅔ cup pizza sauce (rich & tangy tomato goodness!) 🍅
✔ ½ cup Parmesan cheese (adds sharp, nutty flavor!) 🧀
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prepare the Dough
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Grease a 9-inch round deep dish pan or cast iron skillet with 1 teaspoon oil.
Roll out the pizza dough into a large circle, about 2 inches wider than the pan.
2️⃣ Press & Shape the Dough
Carefully place the dough into the pan, pressing it up the sides to form a thick, sturdy crust.
Let the dough rest for 5 minutes while preparing the toppings.
3️⃣ Cook the Meat
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked (about 5 minutes).
Drain excess grease and set aside.
Dice the chicken ham into small cubes.
4️⃣ Layer the Cheese & Meat
Sprinkle 1 ¼ cups of mozzarella cheese evenly over the bottom of the dough.
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