Description
The Pizza Burger Pie is a delicious fusion of classic cheeseburger flavors and pizza, baked into a convenient pie form. Ground beef, seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs, is simmered with pizza sauce and layered over a buttery crescent roll crust. Topped with mozzarella, cheddar, and optional pepperoni, this hearty dish is perfect for a comforting family meal or casual get-together.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) pizza sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish or a similarly sized baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the pie.
- Cook the beef mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion for about 5-7 minutes until the beef is browned and the onions are softened. Drain any excess fat to keep the pie from being greasy.
- Season and simmer: Add the pizza sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the beef mixture, stirring thoroughly to combine. Let this mixture simmer for approximately 2 minutes to meld the flavors, then remove from heat.
- Prepare the crust: Unroll the crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared greased pie dish, forming an even crust. Make sure to press the seams of the dough together to prevent separating during baking.
- Layer the filling: Evenly spread the cooked beef and pizza sauce mixture over the crescent roll crust in the pie dish, creating a flavorful base layer.
- Add the cheese and toppings: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the beef mixture. If desired, top with the sliced pepperoni to add a classic pizza flavor.
- Bake the pie: Place the assembled pie in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly, indicating it’s perfectly cooked.
- Cool and serve: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes to set. Slice and serve your delicious pizza burger pie while warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can omit the pepperoni for a more traditional cheeseburger flavor or to keep it vegetarian-friendly by substituting the ground beef with plant-based meat.
- Using crescent roll dough makes the crust buttery and flaky, but you can substitute with pizza dough if preferred.
- Ensure to drain the excess fat from the beef to avoid a soggy crust.
- Feel free to add extra vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms to the beef mixture for added nutrition and flavor.
- This recipe can be halved or doubled depending on your serving needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
