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A freshly baked deep-dish pizza with a golden-brown crust, topped with tender slices of Italian beef, tangy giardiniera peppers, melted provolone cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil. The pizza sits on a rustic wooden board, with steam rising, against a blurred Chicago street background.

The Bear Italian Beef Giardiniera Pizza

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This hearty, flavor-packed pizza combines Chicago’s iconic Italian beef sandwich with classic pizza elements, topped with giardiniera for a peppery kick.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 deep-dish pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 cups shredded cooked Italian beef
  • 1/2 cup giardiniera peppers, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded provolone cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch deep-dish pizza pan.
  2. Press dough into the pan, coming up the sides to form a thick crust.
  3. Sprinkle garlic powder and oregano over the crust. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  4. Layer half the provolone, then all the Italian beef and giardiniera peppers.
  5. Top with remaining cheese.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
  7. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • For extra crispness, pre-bake the crust for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
  • Drain giardiniera well to avoid a soggy pizza.
  • Use leftover roast beef for convenience, or poach fresh with au jus for maximum flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American - Chicago Style
  • Diet: Contains gluten, dairy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 pizza)
  • Calories: 420 Kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 980 mg
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg
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