Description
Hearty deep hamburger sausage and pepperoni pie delivers classic comfort with layers of rich meats and savory flavors. Italian-inspired ingredients combine in a golden crust that promises delicious satisfaction for hungry diners seeking a robust meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound pepperoni
- 1/2 pound italian sausage
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Crust and Base:
- 1 box pillsbury ready-bake pie crust (comes with 2 rolled pie crusts)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm a skillet over medium heat and thoroughly brown the ground beef and Italian sausage, ensuring complete cooking and eliminating excess grease.
- Heat the oven to a precise 425F (220C) for optimal baking conditions.
- Carefully stretch the pizza dough to completely line a deep-dish pie pan, creating a sturdy foundation for the hearty filling.
- Distribute a generous layer of mozzarella cheese across the dough’s bottom, creating a melty base.
- Evenly spread the cooked meat mixture over the cheese layer, ensuring uniform coverage.
- Arrange pepperoni slices across the meat, creating a savory meat landscape.
- Drizzle pizza sauce uniformly over the meat, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Add another substantial layer of mozzarella cheese to create rich, gooey texture.
- Layer additional pepperoni slices for extra intensity and visual appeal.
- Carefully place the second pie crust on top, sealing the edges to trap all the delicious ingredients inside.
- Brush the top crust with melted butter and dust with garlic powder for a golden, aromatic finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the crust transforms into a deep golden color and cheese becomes irresistibly bubbly.
- Allow the pie to rest for several minutes, enabling the filling to set and making clean slicing easier.
Notes
- Choose high-quality ground beef with 80/20 fat content for maximum flavor and juiciness.
- Use freshly shredded mozzarella instead of pre-packaged to ensure better melting and richer taste.
- Adjust red pepper flakes based on personal heat tolerance for customized spiciness.
- Replace traditional pie crust with cauliflower or whole wheat crust for a lower-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg