🍽️ Deep Hamburger Sausage & Pepperoni Pie
Ingredients:
For the crust (optional – or use pre-made pie crust or pizza dough):
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp sugar
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1 cup cold butter (cut into cubes)
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6–8 tbsp ice water
For the filling:
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1 lb ground beef
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1/2 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot, casings removed)
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1 small onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup pizza sauce or marinara
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup shredded provolone or cheddar cheese
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20–30 slices pepperoni
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1/2 tsp dried oregano
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1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Crust (If Homemade):
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Mix flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
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Gradually add ice water, mixing just until dough holds together.
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Divide in half, form discs, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
2. Cook the Meat Filling:
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In a skillet, cook ground beef, sausage, and onion over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
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Stir in garlic, pizza sauce, oregano, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
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Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. Assemble the Pie:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Roll out one crust (or press pizza dough) into a deep 9-inch pie dish or springform pan.
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Layer half the meat mixture, sprinkle some cheese, then add a layer of pepperoni.
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Repeat layers: meat, cheese, pepperoni.
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Top with final sprinkle of mozzarella and cheddar.
4. Top Crust (Optional):
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Roll out second crust and place over top. Seal edges, cut steam vents.
Or skip top crust and bake open-face like a deep-dish pizza pie.
5. Bake:
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Bake for 35–45 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling.
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Let rest 10 minutes before slicing to set.
🔥 Tips:
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Add bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives for a supreme-style pie.
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Want it spicier? Use hot Italian sausage and spicy pepperoni.
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Great for make-ahead: assemble, refrigerate, and bake the next day.
Would you like a low-carb or gluten-free variation of this recipe?