Baked High-Protein Pepperoni Stromboli (Printable)

Golden rolled dough filled with seasoned beef, pepperoni, and gooey mozzarella cheese—perfect for satisfying hunger.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 pound refrigerated pizza dough

→ Filling

02 - 1/2 pound lean ground beef
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 3 ounces sliced pepperoni
10 - 1/4 cup pizza sauce, plus extra for serving
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional

→ For Brushing

12 - 1 large egg, beaten
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic powder until fully browned. Drain excess fat and allow to cool slightly.
03 - On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle approximately 12 by 16 inches.
04 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border along all edges.
05 - Distribute cooked beef, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and pepperoni evenly over the sauce.
06 - Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam and ends firmly to seal.
07 - Transfer the stromboli to the prepared baking sheet with the seam side facing down.
08 - Brush the top with beaten egg and drizzle with olive oil for golden color and crispness.
09 - Using a sharp knife, make several diagonal slits across the top to allow steam to escape during baking.
10 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the exterior is golden brown and the interior is cooked through.
11 - Allow the stromboli to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm with additional pizza sauce for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's the kind of meal that feels indulgent but actually delivers serious protein, so you stay satisfied for hours.
  • You can have it on the table in under an hour, which means weeknight dinners suddenly feel less stressful.
  • Everything stays tucked inside, making it perfect for eating with your hands or packing for lunch tomorrow.
02 -
  • Draining the ground beef completely is non-negotiable—I learned this the hard way when a batch emerged from the oven sitting in a pool of grease.
  • Rolling the dough tight is what keeps everything from shifting around as it bakes, so take your time with this step even if it feels fussy.
03 -
  • If your dough resists rolling, let it rest under a kitchen towel for five minutes and it'll cooperate more willingly—dough has its own timeline.
  • Make diagonal slits instead of straight ones because they look intentional and help steam escape more effectively during baking.
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