A rich and savory deep-dish pie layered with seasoned ground beef, sausage, pepperoni, and melty cheese — baked in a golden crust for the ultimate meat-lovers dinner.
1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
1 lb ground beef
½ lb Italian sausage
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup tomato sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup sliced pepperoni
2 cups shredded mozzarella
½ cup grated Parmesan
Optional: provolone slices, red pepper flakes
Optional: top crust
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line and grease a deep pie pan.
Brown beef and sausage in skillet. Add onion and garlic, cook until soft. Stir in tomato sauce, paste, and spices. Simmer 5–7 minutes.
Roll out crust into pie pan. Layer ⅓ cheese, half meat, pepperoni, more cheese. Repeat layers. Add top crust if using.
Bake 40–50 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Add mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives for variety. Store leftovers in fridge for up to 4 days. Freezes well.