Hearty Deep-Dish Pie with Hamburger, Sausage, and Pepperoni
A filling deep-dish pie with layers of ground beef, Italian sausage, pepperoni, and cheese.
Equipment
- deep-dish pie pan
- Skillet
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 2 ready-made pie crusts (for a deep-dish pan)
- 3 tablespoons melted butter for brushing top crust
For the Filling
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 0.5 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound Italian sausage casings removed (optional)
- 1 cup pepperoni slices divided
- 1.5 cups pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or provolone cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place one pie crust in a deep-dish pie pan.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef and Italian sausage until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Layer half the mozzarella cheese, cooked meat, half the pepperoni, pizza sauce, cheddar or provolone cheese, and seasonings in the pie crust.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella and pepperoni. Cover with the second pie crust, sealing the edges.
- Brush the top crust with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
Notes
Let the pie cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with a side salad if desired.