Description
Hearty deep hamburger sausage & pepperoni pie recipe—meaty, cheesy, low carb, and perfect for satisfying keto dinners or comfort food nights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Pillsbury ready-to-bake pie crust (2 rolled crusts)
- ½ lb ground beef
- ½ lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 cup pepperoni slices, divided
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or provolone cheese
- 1½ cups pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing top crust)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a deep-dish pie pan.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage together, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Continue cooking until no pink remains, about 5–7 minutes. Drain off any excess fat and set the meat mixture aside to cool slightly.
- Unroll one of the pie crusts and carefully press it into the prepared pie pan, allowing the excess to hang over the edges.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the bottom crust.
- Spread the browned meat mixture evenly over the cheese layer. Arrange about ¾ cup of the pepperoni slices over the meat layer, reserving some for the top layer.
- Pour the pizza sauce or marinara evenly over the meat and pepperoni. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and all of the cheddar or provolone cheese. Arrange the remaining pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
- Unroll the second pie crust and place it over the filling. Trim any excess dough, leaving about ½ inch overhang. Fold the overhang under the bottom crust edge and press together to seal. Crimp or flute the edge decoratively. Cut several small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Brush the top crust with the melted butter.
- Place the pie on a baking sheet (to catch any potential drips) and bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly. If the crust edges begin to brown too quickly, cover them with foil or a pie shield.
- Remove from the oven and let the pie rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing. This resting time allows the filling to set slightly, making it easier to serve neat slices.
Notes
- Use a deep-dish pie pan to hold all the layers comfortably.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Letting the pie rest before slicing helps prevent the filling from oozing out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg