Chicago Stuffed Pizza

PlugNGrill Team
Servings

6-8

Prep Time

240 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Category

Starters

"Windy City Flavor: Perfectly Grilled Chicago-Style Stuffed Pizza on the Turbo E Outdoor Electric Grill"Enjoy the ultimate Chicago-style Stuffed Pizza, cooked to perfection on the Turbo E Outdoor Electric Grill. This deep-dish delight features a buttery, cornmeal-enriched crust that crisps beautifully on the grill. Inside, layers of gooey mozzarella and homemade hot Italian sausage, seasoned with a perfect blend of spices, create a rich, savory filling. Topped with a tangy, slow-simmered tomato sauce, each slice delivers a burst of classic Chicago flavor. The Turbo E Outdoor Grill’s precision temperature control ensures a perfectly baked crust and an even cook throughout, making it the ideal tool for mastering this iconic dish. Perfect for outdoor gatherings or a special family meal, this stuffed pizza is sure to impress.
Chicago Stuffed Pizza made by PlugNGrill Turbo E Outdoor Electric Grill

Ingredients

    Chicago Pizza Sauce

    • 1 (28-ounce) can Crushed Tomatoes
    • ½ cup Tomato Paste
    • ¼ cup Olive Oil
    • 3 Garlic cloves, minced
    • 3 tsp Oregano, dried
    • MSG, to taste
    • Kosher Salt, to taste
    • Black Pepper, to taste

    HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE

    • 1lb 80/20 ground pork 
    • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 
    • 2 1/2 teaspoon sugar 
    • 2 1/2 teaspoon paprika 
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper 
    • 3/4 teaspoon red chili flake 
    • 2-3 cloves of garlic, finely minced 
    • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

    Fillings / Garnish

    • 1 lbs Mozzarella Cheese
    • 1 lbs  Sausage
    • Dried Oregano

    Stuffed Pizza Dough

    • 315ml Room temperature water
    • 12g Active Dry Yeast
    • 8g Sugar
    • 700g All-Purpose Flour
    • 30g Corn Meal
    • 45g Pork Lard or Oil, melted
    • 45g Unsalted Butter
    • 12g Kosher Salt

    Directions

    1. For detailed step-by-step guide, check out the recipe video
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