The ultimate comfort-food mashup!
This deep-dish pie is packed with juicy beef, savory sausage, rich pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella, and crispy pepperoni baked inside a buttery golden crust.
Ingredients
- 1 deep-dish pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 lb (225 g) ground beef
- 1/2 lb (225 g) Italian sausage, casing removed
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 20–25 pepperoni slices
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and Italian sausage.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook until fully browned, breaking the meat apart while cooking. Drain excess grease.
- Place the deep-dish pie crust into a pie pan.
- Spread a layer of pizza sauce over the bottom of the crust.
- Add the cooked meat mixture evenly.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the meat.
- Arrange pepperoni slices on top.
- Finish with Italian seasoning.
- Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 30–35 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Let the pie rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Approx. Calories: 480 kcal per slice
Perfect for pizza night, game day, or when you want something extra cheesy and filling! 🍕
