Description
This Ultimate Deep-Dish Hamburger Sausage Pepperoni Pie is your new favorite comfort food hero. Packed with savory ground beef, zesty sausage, melty mozzarella, tangy tomato sauce, and crispy pepperoni all layered in a buttery golden crust—this dish is a crowd-pleasing powerhouse. Whether you’re looking for an easy dinner idea, indulgent game day food, or new food ideas to surprise the family, this recipe is guaranteed to satisfy. It’s the perfect blend of a pizza-meets-pie, great for those who want something heartier than a regular slice. This easy recipe delivers serious flavor with every bite and belongs on your list of delicious dinner ideas, especially when you need a bold and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
1 pound ground beef
½ pound Italian sausage
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup pizza sauce or marinara
30 slices pepperoni
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the pie crust and press it into a deep-dish pan, ensuring it goes up the sides. Prick the bottom with a fork and prebake for 7–8 minutes.
2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and Italian sausage until fully browned. Drain excess grease and season with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
3. Spread ricotta cheese across the bottom of the prebaked crust.
4. Add half of the shredded mozzarella over the ricotta.
5. Spoon the cooked meat mixture over the cheese layers and spread evenly.
6. Pour the pizza sauce over the meat layer and spread gently.
7. Add the remaining mozzarella cheese.
8. Arrange the pepperoni slices on top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
9. Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
10. Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before slicing to allow it to set properly.
Notes
Always prebake your crust to prevent a soggy bottom.
Let the pie rest after baking to keep the slices intact and beautiful.
Don’t overload with sauce; just enough to coat the meat layer is perfect.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: deep-dish pizza, comfort food, easy dinner, pizza pie, meat lovers recipe, game day food, hearty meal, pizza casserole