Pizza Burger Pie

Ingredients

Base

• 1 ready-made pie crust or pizza dough
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Meat Layer

• 250–300g ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt & black pepper
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp ketchup or pizza sauce

Pizza Layer

• 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara
• 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (optional)
• Sliced pepperoni or cooked chicken (optional)
• Sliced bell peppers or mushrooms (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the Beef

1. Heat pan and cook onion until soft.
2. Add garlic and ground beef.
3. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
4. Stir in ketchup or a bit of pizza sauce.
5. Cook until browned and set aside.

2. Assemble the Pie

1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
2. Place pie crust in a baking dish.
3. Add cooked beef as the first layer.
4. Spread pizza sauce over it.
5. Add cheese and toppings (pepperoni, veggies, etc.).

3. Bake

1. Bake for 25–30 minutes until crust is golden.
2. Cheese should be bubbly and slightly browned.
3. Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.

Serving Ideas

• With garlic mayo or ranch dip
• With fries or salad
• As a party slice dish

Tip

For extra flavor, brush the crust edges with garlic butter before baking—it makes it taste like stuffed crust pizza.