# Components:
→ Dough
01 - 1 pound pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
→ 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 large egg, beaten for egg wash
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
13 - Marinara sauce for serving
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes. Cook until browned and no longer pink, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
03 - On a lightly floured work surface, roll out pizza dough into a large rectangle approximately 12 by 16 inches.
04 - Evenly spread the cooled beef mixture over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides. Layer pepperoni slices over the beef. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly across the top.
05 - Starting from a long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the ends and seam to seal completely.
06 - Place the stromboli seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top with beaten egg. Using a sharp knife, make 3 to 4 diagonal slits on the surface to allow steam to escape.
07 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the exterior is golden brown and the stromboli is cooked through. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
08 - Slice the stromboli into individual portions and serve with warm marinara sauce.
