Description
A delicious deep-dish pie filled with ground beef, Italian sausage, pepperoni, and a blend of cheeses, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb Italian sausage, casing removed
- 5 oz pepperoni, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan.
- Cook the meats: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and Italian sausage. Cook for 7–9 minutes, breaking the meat apart, until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add the vegetables: Add onion and bell pepper. Cook for 4–5 minutes, until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Make the filling: Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Prepare the crust: Fit one pie crust into the bottom and sides of the deep-dish pie pan, leaving the edges slightly overhanging.
- Layer: Spread half of the meat mixture over the crust. Add half of the pepperoni, mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan. Repeat with the remaining meat, pepperoni, and cheeses.
- Top the pie: Place the second pie crust over the filling. Pinch the edges to seal and trim any excess dough. Cut a few small slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
- Brush: Whisk the egg with water and brush it over the top crust.
- Bake: Bake for 35–45 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Rest: Let the pie cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with extra marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
- Feel free to substitute the cheeses based on your preference.
- This pie can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg