Closed Pizza with Minced Meat and Kashar Cheese
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If you love homemade bread stuffed with flavorful fillings, this Closed Pizza with Minced Meat and Kashar Cheese will quickly become one of your favorite recipes. It’s soft and fluffy on the outside, loaded with seasoned minced meat and melted cheese on the inside, and baked until perfectly golden.
Whether you’re preparing dinner for your family or looking for a crowd-pleasing recipe for guests, this dish is simple, satisfying, and absolutely delicious.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- ✅ Soft and fluffy homemade dough
- ✅ Juicy, well-seasoned minced meat filling
- ✅ Loaded with melted kashar cheese
- ✅ Easy to prepare with simple pantry ingredients
- ✅ Perfect for dinner, gatherings, or meal prep
This closed pizza combines the comfort of homemade bread with the rich flavors of a savory meat filling. Plus, it’s customizable—you can adjust spices or add vegetables to suit your taste.
Tools
To make this recipe, you’ll need:
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Frying pan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Baking tray
- Rolling pin
- Pastry brush
- Oven
Ingredients & Prep
For the Dough
(1 cup = 200 ml)
- 300 g flour (about 2½ cups)
- 200 ml warm water (1 cup)
- 30 ml vegetable oil (3 tablespoons)
- 10 g sugar (1 tablespoon)
- 6 g salt (½ teaspoon)
- 5 g instant yeast (1 tablespoon)
Preparation Tip:
Make sure the water is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.
For the Filling
- 300 g minced meat (beef preferred)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 cup ketchup or tomato sauce
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Grated kashar cheese (as desired)
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Dried oregano (kekik), to taste
- 2–3 tablespoons water
Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
How to Make
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Mix and let it sit for a few minutes.
- Add vegetable oil and salt.
- Gradually add flour while mixing.
- Knead until you get a soft, smooth dough.
- Cover and let it rise for about 40 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Step 2: Prepare the Filling
- In a frying pan over medium heat, cook the minced meat until browned and the liquid evaporates.
- Add chopped onion and green chilies. Sauté until softened.
- Stir in salt, black pepper, cumin, and ketchup.
- Cook for a few more minutes, then remove from heat and let cool.
Step 3: Assemble the Closed Pizza
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F), top and bottom heat.
- Roll out the risen dough to fit your baking tray.
- Place the dough onto the tray.
- Spread the prepared sauce in the center of the dough.
- Add the minced meat mixture evenly.
- Sprinkle generously with grated kashar cheese.
- Fold and shape the dough to close the filling securely (as desired).
- Brush the top with egg yolk for a golden finish.
- Decorate if desired.
Step 4: Bake
Bake in the preheated oven at 200°C until golden brown and nicely toasted on top.
Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
Storage
- Refrigerator:Â Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer:Â Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Warm in the oven at 160°C for best texture, or microwave for quick reheating.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different type of cheese?
Yes! Mozzarella works well as a substitute for kashar cheese. You can also mix cheeses for extra flavor.
Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes. You can prepare the dough and refrigerate it overnight. Let it come to room temperature before shaping.
Can I add vegetables to the filling?
Absolutely. Bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives make great additions.
How do I know when it’s fully baked?
The top should be golden brown, and the bottom should sound slightly hollow when tapped.
This Closed Pizza with Minced Meat and Kashar Cheese is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser—crispy outside, cheesy and savory inside.
If you try this recipe, enjoy every bite! 😋
Recipe
Closed Pizza with Minced Meat and Kashar Cheese
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 300 g flour (2½ cups)
- 200 ml warm water (1 cup)
- 30 ml vegetable oil (3 tablespoons)
- 10 g sugar (1 tablespoon)
- 6 g salt (½ teaspoon)
- 5 g instant yeast (1 tablespoon)
For the Filling
- 300 g minced beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 cup ketchup or tomato sauce
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1–1½ cups grated kashar cheese
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Dried oregano (kekik), to taste
- 2–3 tablespoons water
For Brushing
- 1 egg yolk
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for a few minutes.
- Prepare the dough: Add vegetable oil and salt. Gradually mix in flour and knead until a soft dough forms. Cover and let rise for 40 minutes.
- Cook the filling: In a pan over medium heat, cook minced meat until browned and liquid evaporates. Add onion and green chilies; sauté until soft. Stir in salt, black pepper, cumin, and ketchup. Cook for a few more minutes. Let cool.
- Prepare the sauce: Mix tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, and water in a small bowl.
- Assemble: Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F). Roll dough to fit a baking tray. Place on tray. Spread sauce in the center. Add minced meat mixture and sprinkle generously with grated kashar cheese.
- Shape: Fold and close the dough securely around the filling. Brush the top with egg yolk.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Mozzarella can be used instead of kashar cheese.
- You can add mushrooms or bell peppers to the filling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven for best texture.