Description
Hearty deep hamburger sausage & pepperoni pie brings Italian-American comfort to dinner tables with rich, layered flavors. Melted cheese, spicy meats, and crisp crust create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 0.5 pounds (226 grams) ground beef
- 0.5 pounds (226 grams) Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 0.5 cup (80 grams) pepperoni slices
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 0.5 cup (75 grams) onion, diced
- 0.5 cup (75 grams) green bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Cheeses, Sauce, and Crust:
- 1 refrigerated deep-dish pie crust (9 inches)
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup (57 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) pizza sauce (plus more for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan by nestling the pie crust into the container, ensuring a snug fit along the edges and creating a smooth base for the layered filling.
- Heat a large skillet over medium flame and thoroughly cook ground beef and Italian sausage, methodically breaking down the meat and eliminating excess fat through careful draining.
- Incorporate diced onions and bell peppers into the cooked meat mixture, sautéing until vegetables become tender and translucent, then season with garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to enhance the savory profile.
- Spread a thin, uniform layer of pizza sauce across the bottom of the prepared pie crust, creating a moisture-rich foundation for the subsequent ingredients.
- Construct the first stratum by distributing half of the seasoned meat and vegetable blend over the sauce, followed by an even scattering of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
- Arrange a decorative layer of pepperoni slices across the cheese, then repeat the layering process with remaining meat mixture and cheese to create a rich, multi-dimensional filling.
- Position the assembled pie on a baking sheet to catch potential drips, then slide into a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven and bake until the cheese melts completely and develops a golden, slightly crispy surface.
- Remove from oven and allow the pie to rest for approximately 10 minutes, enabling the filling to set and making slicing more manageable, then serve with additional pizza sauce if desired.
Notes
- Drain meat thoroughly to prevent soggy pie bottom and ensure a crispy crust texture.
- Blot pepperoni with paper towels to reduce excess oil and prevent greasy results.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like provolone or smoked gouda for more complex flavor profiles.
- Create a low-carb version by using a cauliflower or almond flour crust instead of traditional pie dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg