Deep Hamburger & Pepperoni Pizza Pie
Indulge in this deep hamburger & pepperoni pizza pie, with savory ground beef, zesty pepperoni, and gooey cheddar in a flaky pie crust. Ready in 45 minutes, 480 kcal per slice!
Equipment
- 9-inch deep-dish pie pan
- Skillet (for cooking beef)
- Spatula or wooden spoon (for stirring beef)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and cutting board (for mincing garlic and parsley)
- Oven mitts (for safe handling)
- Optional: Pie shield or foil (to prevent crust overbrowning)
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup min pepperoni slices
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup pizza sauce
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and press the pie crust into a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan, fluting the edges.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with minced garlic until browned, about 5-7 minutes; drain excess fat.
- Season the beef with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning, then stir in pizza sauce and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly into the pie crust, then layer with 1 cup of cheddar cheese and top with pepperoni slices.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the pepperoni and bake for 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
