Stuffed Deep Dish Pizza Pie
Get ready to savor the ultimate comfort food: Stuffed Deep Dish Pizza Pie! This dish combines the best of both worlds—pizza and pie—creating a cheesy, hearty delight that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 550kcal
Equipment
- Skillet
- Deep Cake Pan
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb Pizza Dough store-bought or homemade
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 0.5 cup Diced Onion
- 0.5 cup Diced Bell Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 0.5 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 cup Pizza Sauce divided
- 1.5 cups Shredded Mozzarella
- 0.5 cup Shredded Cheddar optional
- 0.5 cup Pizza Sauce for topping
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella for topping
- Pepperoni Slices for topping
- Sliced Jalapeños or Mushrooms optional for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and bell pepper over medium heat until browned and tender. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup pizza sauce. Simmer for 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Grease a deep cake pan or cast iron skillet. Roll out pizza dough and press into the pan, bringing it up the sides.
- Layer half the mozzarella on the bottom, top with the beef mixture, cheddar (if using), and remaining mozzarella.
- Spoon the remaining pizza sauce on top. Add pepperoni slices and any optional toppings.
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Experiment with toppings! Try spicy sausage, mushrooms, or olives. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3 days or freeze individual slices for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal | Fat: 32g