Description

This hearty meat lover’s pie is loaded with hamburger, sausage, pepperoni, and gooey cheese all wrapped in a golden, flaky crust—pure comfort food!

Ingredients

Crust:

1 box ready-made pie crusts

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided

Filling:

8 ounces ground beef

8 ounces Italian sausage (casings removed)

1 cup pepperoni slices, divided

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

1 cup shredded cheddar or provolone cheese

1 1/2 cups pizza sauce or marinara sauce

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

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Instructions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and Italian sausage until no pink remains (5–7 minutes). Drain and let cool slightly.

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

Unroll one pie crust and place it into a deep-dish pie pan, allowing excess to hang over the edges.

Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella over the bottom of the crust.

Layer the meat mixture on top, then add 3/4 cup of the pepperoni slices.

Pour sauce evenly over the meat, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.

Add remaining 1 cup mozzarella and all of the cheddar or provolone cheese. Top with remaining pepperoni.

Cover with the second pie crust, trimming and sealing the edges. Crimp decoratively and cut slits for steam.

Combine melted butter with remaining 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Brush the top crust.

Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly. Shield edges if browning too quickly.

Let the pie rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Letting the pie cool slightly helps the filling set for neater slices.

For a crispier bottom crust, pre-bake the bottom layer for 5 minutes before filling.

Add sliced olives, green peppers, or mushrooms for extra flavor and variety.

Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven for best texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course, Dinner, Savory Pies
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American