Deep Hamburger Sausage Pepperoni Pie (Print)

Flaky deep-dish crust with cheesy, meaty layers and pepperoni, ideal for a comforting savory meal.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 deep-dish pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
02 - 0.5 lb ground beef
03 - 0.5 lb Italian sausage
04 - 1 cup pizza sauce
05 - 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 20-25 pepperoni slices
08 - 1 tbsp olive oil
09 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
10 - 0.5 tsp garlic powder
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
12 - Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the pie crust into a deep-dish pie pan and pre-bake for 10 minutes to prevent sogginess.
02 - In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook ground beef and sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
03 - Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the pre-baked crust. Add a layer of mozzarella cheese, then the cooked meat mixture. Add another layer of sauce and cheese. Top with pepperoni slices and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
04 - Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
05 - Let the pie rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm and enjoy.

# Notes:

01 - Pre-baking the crust helps prevent it from becoming soggy.