Pork-Free Meatball Pizza

Pork-Free Meatball Pizza combines savory beef meatballs with a rich tomato sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese, all atop a crispy pizza crust. This Halal-friendly dish is perfect for a satisfying dinner that the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Ground beef (Halal) - 200 grams
• Breadcrumbs - 30 grams
• Parmesan cheese (grated) - 20 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Garlic (minced) - 1 clove
• Oregano (dried) - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Tomato sauce - 150 grams
• Mozzarella cheese (shredded) - 100 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh basil (for garnish) - a few leaves

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
3. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 2.5 cm in diameter.
4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides.
5. Spread tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. Place the cooked meatballs on top of the tomato sauce and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over everything.
7. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
8. Remove the pizza from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 650
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health.
• Contains essential vitamins and minerals from fresh ingredients.

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