Deep Dish Pizza with a Latin Twist

Ingredients

This Latin twist on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza incorporates ingredients and flavors commonly found in Latin American cuisine. The original recipe typically features Italian sausage and traditional pizza toppings, while this adaptation includes seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and bell peppers. Additionally, the use of queso fresco and salsa verde adds a distinct Latin American flair to the dish. We alse have the original recipe for Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza, so you can check it out.

• For the crust: For the crust:
• 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• ½ cup (120ml) ice water ½ cup (120ml) ice water
• For the filling: For the filling:
• 1 pound (450g) ground beef 1 pound (450g) ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup (150g) black beans, cooked and drained 1 cup (150g) black beans, cooked and drained
• 1 cup (150g) corn kernels 1 cup (150g) corn kernels
• 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup (75g) crumbled queso fresco ½ cup (75g) crumbled queso fresco
• ½ cup (120ml) salsa verde ½ cup (120ml) salsa verde

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 450 kcal / 1884 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 25g, 12g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 35g, 3g
• Protein: 25g
• Fiber: 5g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2.
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar for the crust. Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3.
   Gradually add the ice water, a few tablespoons at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. 4.
   In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent.
5. 5.
   Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Stir in the ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
6. 6.
   Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out into a circle large enough to fit a deep-dish pizza pan. Press the dough into the pan, making sure to cover the bottom and sides.
7. 7.
   Spread the cooked ground beef mixture evenly over the dough. Top with black beans, corn, diced bell peppers, shredded mozzarella cheese, and crumbled queso fresco.
8. 8.
   Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. 9.
   Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Drizzle salsa verde over the top before serving.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Ground beef — Make sure to cook the ground beef thoroughly to ensure food safety.
• Queso fresco — If queso fresco is not available, you can substitute it with crumbled feta cheese for a similar flavor and texture.
• Salsa verde — You can adjust the spiciness of the salsa verde by adding more or less jalapeno peppers.

Tips & Tricks

• For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapenos or sprinkle red pepper flakes on top before baking.
• Experiment with different toppings such as sliced avocado, diced tomatoes, or cilantro for added freshness.
• If you prefer a thinner crust, you can divide the dough in half and roll it out to fit two regular-sized pizza pans.

Serving advice

Serve the Sabor Latino Deep Dish Pizza hot, straight from the oven. Allow it to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, garnish the pizza with fresh cilantro leaves and a sprinkle of paprika. Serve it on a wooden pizza board or a colorful ceramic platter.