Deep Hamburger Beef Pepperoni Pie (Print-Friendly Version)

Indulge in a meaty pie with beef, sausage, pepperoni and melted cheese, layered in a golden crust.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Meat

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1/2 pound ground beef sausage or beef sausage removed from casing
03 - 1/2 cup sliced turkey pepperoni

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

04 - 1/2 cup chopped onion
05 - 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Tomato Base

07 - 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
08 - 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

→ Seasoning

09 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
10 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Cheese

11 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Crust & Prep

13 - 1 can refrigerated crescent rolls or pizza dough
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, for greasing pan

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan with olive oil.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef and beef sausage with onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic until the meat is fully cooked and vegetables are softened. Drain any excess fat.
03 - Incorporate diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into the meat and vegetable mixture. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
04 - Roll out crescent roll or pizza dough and press it into the greased pie pan, ensuring the dough covers the bottom and sides evenly.
05 - Spoon the cooked meat and tomato mixture into the dough-lined pie pan, spreading it into an even layer.
06 - Distribute the turkey pepperoni slices on top of the meat mixture, then evenly sprinkle mozzarella cheese followed by Parmesan cheese.
07 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling. Allow to rest briefly before slicing.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Allow pie to rest for several minutes post-baking for easier slicing and to retain structure.