Description
A delicious and hearty Deep-Dish Hamburger Sausage & Pepperoni Pie, perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- ½ lb (225 g) Italian sausage
- ½ small onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup ricotta cheese (optional, for creaminess)
- 1 ½ cups pizza sauce (or marinara)
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Dough: Combine yeast, warm water, sugar, and let bloom 5 minutes. Mix in flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead until smooth (5–7 minutes). Cover and let rise 1 hour, until doubled.
- Cook the Meat: In a skillet, cook ground beef and sausage until browned. Drain excess fat. Add onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until onion softens. Set aside.
- Assemble the Pie: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a deep-dish pan or springform pan. Roll out dough and press into bottom and sides of pan. Layer as follows: Mozzarella cheese, Meat mixture, Ricotta cheese (if using), Pizza sauce, Pepperoni slices. Repeat layers if pan depth allows. Finish with mozzarella, Parmesan, and extra pepperoni on top.
- Bake: Bake 35–45 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling. If top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
- Serve: Rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley or basil.
Notes
- You can use 2 cans of refrigerated pizza dough for a quicker option.
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences.
- Letting the pie rest before slicing helps maintain its structure.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg