Description
This Beef Pizza Pie recipe is a delicious fusion of Italian and American flavors. Featuring a crisp crust, savory ground beef, and gooey cheese, it’s a quick, satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean, high-quality)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped or 1 tsp onion powder)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup tomato sauce or diced tomatoes (drained if using canned)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Optional: 1/4 cup provolone cheese (shredded)
- Optional: 1/4 cup sautéed mushrooms, diced bell peppers, or other vegetables
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing vegetables, if needed)
- 1 prepared or homemade pizza crust
- Fresh herbs (basil, oregano, parsley for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- If making from scratch, knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Let it rise for at least 1 hour in a warm spot. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cook the Beef Filling:
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, crumbling it as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Add garlic, onion, and Italian seasoning. Stir well and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce or diced tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble the Pizza Pie:
- Roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness. Place on a greased baking sheet or pizza pan.
- Spread a generous layer of tomato sauce over the crust.
- Evenly distribute the cooked beef mixture over the sauce.
- Layer mozzarella, Parmesan, and any additional cheeses on top.
- Bake the Pizza Pie:
- Place the pizza in the oven on the middle rack. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use pre-made crust for a quicker option.
- Customize toppings based on your family’s preferences, like adding jalapeños for heat or olives for a tangy kick.
- Make dough ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 45mg