Chef John's 11 Best Recipes of 2024 | Food Wishes

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while American cheese is more affordable.

pizza dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat dough adds fiber, while homemade is cost-effective.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: sugar-free ketchup

💰Cheaper: homemade ketchup

Sugar-free ketchup reduces sugar intake, while homemade is budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in ketchup, mustard, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to combine.

Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a rectangle.

Spread the beef mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a border around the edges.

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the beef mixture.

Add pickles evenly over the cheese.

Starting from one edge, carefully roll the dough into a log shape, sealing the edges.

Place the rolled dough seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the top with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Beat the egg and brush it over the top for a golden finish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

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