Deep-Dish Pizza Burger Pie: 8 Bold Cheesy Layers
A hearty deep-dish pie featuring seasoned ground beef, rich pizza sauce, and layers of melted cheese baked in a golden crust.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup pizza sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste optional
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
1 half cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
1 pound refrigerated pizza dough
Optional sliced pepperoni or vegetables
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a deep pie dish.
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Brown ground beef and onion then drain excess grease.
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Stir in garlic sauce tomato paste and seasonings and simmer briefly.
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Press pizza dough into pan covering bottom and sides.
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Sprinkle a layer of mozzarella on the crust.
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Add beef mixture evenly over cheese.
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Top with remaining mozzarella and cheddar.
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Bake 30 to 35 minutes until crust is golden and cheese bubbly.
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Rest 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use thick sauce to prevent sogginess. Let the pie rest before cutting for clean slices. Reheat in oven for best texture.