Description
Garbage Bread is a savory American stuffed bread recipe featuring a flavorful mixture of ground beef, onions, peppers, and cheeses rolled inside pizza dough and baked to golden perfection. This hearty and customizable dish is perfect for parties, game day, or using up leftover meats and veggies, delivering a satisfying combination of melted cheese and seasoned meat in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dough and Filling
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup chopped green peppers
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni (optional)
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
Optional
- Marinara or ranch for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cook the beef mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, seasoning it with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Once browned, add chopped onions and green peppers, cooking until softened, approximately 3–4 minutes. Stir in ketchup and mustard to combine, then remove the skillet from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Prepare the dough and layer: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle roughly 10 by 14 inches. Evenly spread the cooled meat mixture over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border around all edges. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the meat mixture, and add pepperoni slices if using.
- Roll and seal: Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log shape, tucking in the sides as you go to encase the filling. Pinch the seam closed to seal the roll and place it seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top with olive oil to help achieve a golden crust.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Remove from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing into thick pieces. Serve warm with optional marinara or ranch dipping sauces for extra flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute the ground beef with sausage, ham, bacon, or any leftover meats and vegetables you have, making this recipe highly versatile and a great way to reduce food waste.
- Ideal for parties and game days due to its easy portability and shareability.
- Use marinara or ranch or your favorite dipping sauces to complement the rich flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
