Description
A delicious deep-dish pizza-style pie filled with layers of ground beef, Italian sausage, pepperoni, and a blend of cheeses, all encased in a flaky crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ready-bake pie crusts (approx. 450 g total)
- 200 g shredded mozzarella cheese
- 100 g shredded cheddar cheese or provolone cheese
- 225 g ground beef
- 225 g Italian sausage, casings removed
- 100 g pepperoni slices
- 350 ml pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder, plus extra for topping
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 45 ml melted butter
Instructions
- Cook ground beef and Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat until evenly browned throughout. Drain excess fat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Roll out one pie crust to fit the base and sides of a deep-dish pie pan or deep skillet. Evenly layer half of the mozzarella cheese over the bottom crust.
- Distribute the cooked ground beef, Italian sausage, and half of the pepperoni slices evenly on top of the mozzarella layer.
- Pour pizza sauce or marinara evenly over the meats and pepperoni. Sprinkle Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and optional red pepper flakes over the sauce.
- Top the filling with the remaining mozzarella and the shredded cheddar or provolone. Arrange the remaining pepperoni slices over the cheese.
- Place the second pie crust over the filling to cover. Crimp the edges tightly to seal. Brush the top crust with melted butter and sprinkle lightly with garlic powder.
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, monitoring closely after 18 minutes. The pie is ready when the crust is deeply golden brown and cheese is visible bubbling at the edges or through any vent holes.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the meats and cheeses based on your preferences.
- If you like a spicier flavor, consider adding more red pepper flakes.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg