Description
Savor hearty beef pizza pie, a rustic Italian-inspired masterpiece blending rich ground beef with melted cheese and robust tomato sauce. Comfort meets culinary creativity in this soul-warming dish that promises to delight hungry appetites and spark mealtime excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 pizza dough
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
crust and base ingredients:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
toppings and seasonings:
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F, ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even cooking.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles until no pink remains, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the beef and season with minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper, stirring to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly oiled baking sheet, creating a smooth, even surface that reaches the edges of the pan.
- Brush the dough’s surface with olive oil, ensuring complete coverage for a crisp, golden crust.
- Spread marinara sauce across the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for a traditional pizza border.
- Layer the seasoned ground beef uniformly over the marinara sauce, creating a hearty meat base.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the beef, covering the entire surface.
- Distribute sliced pepperoni and diced onions across the cheese layer for added flavor and texture.
- Finish by dusting the top with grated parmesan cheese for a rich, savory finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese melts completely and becomes slightly bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let the pizza pie rest for 3-4 minutes before slicing to allow the cheese to set.
- Cut into squares and serve hot, enjoying the robust flavors of this hearty beef pizza pie.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for lean turkey or plant-based crumbles to create a lighter, diet-friendly version that maintains the dish’s robust flavor profile.
- Add extra vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms to boost nutritional value and create more complex texture without overwhelming the original recipe.
- Use gluten-free pizza dough for a celiac-friendly option, ensuring the crust remains crispy and golden by brushing with olive oil and maintaining the same baking temperature.
- Consider pre-cooking onions and pepperoni briefly to release natural oils and enhance their caramelized flavors before adding to the pizza pie, creating deeper taste dimensions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg