Deep Hamburger Beef Sausage & Pepperoni Pie
This Deep Hamburger Beef Sausage & Pepperoni Pie is a rich and savory meat-lover's dream, combining layers of ground beef, sausage, and pepperoni with gooey cheese inside a flaky pie crust. It’s the perfect comfort food for game day, family dinners, or hearty gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb Italian sausage mild or spicy, casing removed
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 refrigerated pie crust or homemade pie dough
- 1½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 egg for egg wash, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add ground beef and sausage, breaking it apart. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned.
- Stir in marinara or pizza sauce and let simmer for a few minutes.
- Press pie crust into a deep-dish pie pan, trimming the edges if necessary.
- Layer half of the meat mixture into the crust, followed by a layer of pepperoni, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Repeat layers, ending with cheese and optional crushed red pepper flakes.
- Brush crust edges with beaten egg if desired.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes, until hot and golden brown.
- Let rest 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a leaner version, substitute ground turkey or chicken.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms to the filling for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Blind-bake crust for 8–10 minutes to avoid sogginess.
- Can be made ahead or frozen for later.
- Tastes great reheated in the oven.