Description
Mouthwatering pizza burger pie blends Italian and American flavors into one irresistible comfort dish. Savory beef and pepperoni layers melt together, creating a hearty meal that satisfies deep hunger and culinary curiosity you’ll devour with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 lb (453.6 g) ground beef
- 2 oz (56.7 g) pepperoni
Base and Sauce:
- 1 cup pizza sauce
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1/2 cup (75 g) diced onion
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine ground beef and diced onions, cooking until meat browns and onions become translucent. Drain excess fat from the pan.
- Incorporate pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper into the meat mixture. Simmer gently for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together, then remove from heat.
- Grease a 9-inch pie dish and carefully unroll crescent roll dough. Press the dough evenly across the bottom and up the sides, creating a rustic pie crust.
- Distribute the seasoned beef mixture uniformly across the prepared dough, ensuring an even layer.
- Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the meat, creating a rich, melty foundation.
- Artfully arrange beef pepperoni slices, chopped black olives, and diced bell peppers across the cheese layer for vibrant color and added texture.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and position the pie dish in the center rack.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and fully melted, bubbling cheese.
- Remove from oven and let the pie rest for a few minutes to allow the filling to set and flavors to stabilize.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm, presenting a delightful fusion of pizza and burger in pie form.
Notes
- Perfectly brown the ground beef by ensuring the skillet is hot before adding meat, preventing soggy texture and maximizing caramelization.
- Customize the pie’s spiciness by adjusting Italian seasoning or adding red pepper flakes for extra kick.
- Replace crescent roll dough with gluten-free alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising taste.
- Enhance vegetable nutrition by adding extra colorful bell peppers or sneaking in finely chopped spinach for added health benefits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg