Description
Mouthwatering beef pizza pie brings Italian-American comfort to dinner tables with rich, savory layers of seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and crispy crust. Hearty slices promise a delicious meal that satisfies hungry families with classic flavor combinations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) pepperoni, sliced
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 1/2 cups (170 grams) mozzarella cheese, shredded
Vegetable and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) onion, diced
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) bell peppers, chopped
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) black olives, sliced
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 1 package (8 ounces or 226 grams) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate temperature of 375°F, creating an ideal environment for baking.
- Sauté ground beef and diced onions in a skillet, stirring frequently until the meat transforms to a rich brown and onions become translucent, carefully draining any accumulated fat.
- Infuse the meat mixture with pizza sauce, Italian herbs, aromatic garlic powder, and a delicate balance of salt and pepper, allowing the flavors to meld through a gentle five-minute simmer.
- Carefully unfurl the crescent roll dough, gently pressing it into a greased pie dish, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom and sides to create a rustic, flaky foundation.
- Distribute the seasoned beef mixture evenly across the prepared crust, creating a robust and flavorful base layer.
- Artfully arrange a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese, followed by carefully placed pepperoni slices, scattered black olives, and vibrant bell pepper pieces.
- Transfer the assembled pie to the preheated oven, baking until the crust achieves a golden-brown hue and the cheese melts into a bubbling, appetizing surface.
- Allow the pizza pie to rest briefly, permitting the ingredients to settle, before cutting into inviting wedges and serving to eager diners.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content and create a healthier version of the dish.
- Substitute crescent roll dough with whole wheat or gluten-free alternatives for dietary restrictions.
- Customize toppings by adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition and flavor variety.
- Prepare the beef mixture ahead of time to streamline the cooking process and save time during meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg