🥧 Deep Hamburger Beef, Sausage & Pepperoni Pie
Serves: 6–8 | Prep Time: 25 mins | Bake Time: 30–40 mins
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Filling:
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1 lb ground beef
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½ lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
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½ cup pepperoni slices, chopped or whole
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup pizza sauce or thick marinara
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt & pepper to taste
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1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Crust:
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1 sheet store-bought pie crust or homemade
OR -
1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough
(You could also use a deep-dish pizza crust.)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven
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Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a deep 9-inch pie dish or springform pan.
2. Cook the Meat
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In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and sausage over medium heat until browned.
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Drain excess fat.
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Add diced onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
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Stir in pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, and pepperoni. Simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Prepare the Crust
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Line the greased dish with your chosen crust, pressing it up the sides.
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If using crescent dough, pinch seams together to seal.
4. Layer the Filling
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Spoon the meat mixture into the crust.
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Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
5. Bake
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Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and browned.
6. Cool & Serve
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Let rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing — it’ll set up and slice cleaner.
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Serve with a side salad, garlic bread, or more marinara on the side.
🔄 Variations:
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Add veggies like sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach.
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Spice it up with crushed red pepper flakes or hot Italian sausage.
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Use a cheddar/mozzarella mix for a richer flavor.
Want a low-carb version (crustless or with a cauliflower crust), or should I turn this into mini hand pies or muffins for party bites?
