Description
Looking for a rich, satisfying twist on pizza night? This Deep Hamburger Sausage & Pepperoni Pie brings together the bold flavors of ground beef, spiced sausage, and crispy pepperoni in a buttery, flaky crust. It’s the ultimate comfort food for meat lovers—perfect for an easy dinner, game day gathering, or indulgent weekend treat. Whether you’re into bold food ideas, hearty dinner recipes, or new ways to upgrade classic dishes, this pie delivers on every level. Try this easy recipe once, and it might just become a new favorite in your lineup of dinner ideas.
Ingredients
1 deep 9-inch pie crust
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
8 ounces Italian sausage, casings removed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup tomato sauce
25 slices pepperoni
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare your deep-dish pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish, and par-bake it for 10 minutes.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Brown ground beef, then add Italian sausage. Cook until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
3. Stir garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed red pepper into the meat mixture.
4. Layer 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese on the bottom of the pre-baked crust.
5. Add the meat mixture evenly over the cheese and press gently.
6. Spoon tomato sauce over the meat layer and spread it evenly.
7. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese, then arrange pepperoni slices over the top.
8. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese if using.
9. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling and crust is golden.
10. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Par-baking the crust is essential to avoid a soggy bottom.
Let the pie rest after baking to help the filling set.
Drain the meat well to prevent grease overload.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: deep dish pie, easy dinner, meat lover pizza pie, comfort food, food ideas