Pizza Burger Pie

A hearty mashup of a cheeseburger and pizza, baked into a savory pie loaded with seasoned beef, sauce, and melted cheese.

Ingredients

Crust

• 1 refrigerated pie crust (or homemade pie dough)

Filling

• 450 g (1 lb) ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 cup pizza sauce

Toppings

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 12–15 pepperoni slices (optional)
• Sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the crust
   • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
2. Cook the filling
   • Brown the ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat.
   • Drain excess fat.
   • Add garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
   • Stir in the pizza sauce and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Assemble
   • Spoon the beef mixture into the pie crust.
   • Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
   • Add pepperoni and any additional toppings.
4. Bake
   • Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
5. Rest and serve
   • Let the pie rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.

Variations

• Add cooked bacon for a bacon cheeseburger version.
• Use cheddar and mozzarella together for extra flavor.
• Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

• A green salad
• Garlic bread
• Roasted vegetables

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves: 6 🍕🍔🧀✨