Best Meatball Pizza (Homemade Meatballs)
This easy Meatball Pizza piles tender homemade beef meatballs, gooey mozzarella, and tangy pizza sauce onto a crispy par-baked crust for the ultimate pizza night dinner.
Servings 16 pieces
Calories 237kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
For assembly:
- 2 16 ounce pizza dough
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 pound shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- fresh chopped parsley for garnish optional
- grated parmesan cheese to serve
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper, set aside.
- Place the ground beef, egg, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, basil, and oregano in a large bowl. Mix well to combine, I like to use my hands to do this.1 pound lean ground beef, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Take 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture and roll it in your hands to form a ball. Place on the prepared sheet tray, not touching. Repeat with the remaining meat mixture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown, and they reach 165°F internal temperature. Let cool on the counter while you prepare the crust.
- Lightly spray a 14-inch pizza pan with cooking spray. Add 1 of the pizza dough balls into the center of the pan. Gently stretch it out to be the same size as the pan. If you find the dough is shrinking back, you can let the dough rest for 5 minutes then stretch it out again.2 16 ounce pizza dough
- Take a fork and pierce the dough all over. Brush ½ tablespoon of olive oil over the dough. Bake for 10 minutes until lightly browned.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cut the meatballs in half and set aside.
- Add ½ cup pizza sauce onto the dough and spread it out, leaving a half-inch border along the edge. Top with ¼ of the cheese. Add half of the sliced meatballs. Top with another ¼ of the cheese. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon dried oregano on top and ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder.1 cup pizza sauce, 1 pound shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown along the crust and the cheese is browned. Let sit for 5 minutes before cutting. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make the second pizza.fresh chopped parsley for garnish, grated parmesan cheese
Notes
- Prebake the crust for a few minutes before adding toppings for extra crispiness.
- Use a lightly oiled bowl to let the dough rise if making from scratch for the best texture.
- Roll the meatballs into small balls so they cook evenly and fit nicely on the pizza.
- Use a pizza stone or a preheated baking sheet for a golden brown and crispy crust.
- Let the pizza cool for a few minutes on a wire rack to keep the crust crispy.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for new and exciting flavors.
Nutrition
Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 565mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 2mg