Description
This Satisfying Deep Hamburger Sausage Pepperoni Pie is a hearty, comforting casserole featuring ground beef, turkey sausage, and beef-style pork-free pepperoni topped with a golden biscuit crust. Perfect for those avoiding pork but craving classic pizza flavors in a convenient baked dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15)
- ½ lb turkey sausage (crumbled or sliced)
- 1 cup beef-style pepperoni slices (pork-free)
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Optional: sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives
Sauce and Seasonings
- 1½ cups tomato sauce or pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dough and Oil
- 1 (8 oz) can refrigerated biscuit dough or crescent roll dough
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Skillet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the aromatics.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, approximately 3 minutes. Then stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Cook Meat Mixture: Add ground beef and turkey sausage to the skillet. Cook until both meats are browned thoroughly, breaking them apart with a spoon as they cook. Drain off any excess fat if necessary to avoid greasiness.
- Add Sauce and Seasonings: Stir in the tomato or pizza sauce, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer gently for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Assemble Pie: Spoon the meat sauce mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Evenly top with shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, then layer beef-style pepperoni slices on top for added flavor.
- Add Biscuit or Crescent Dough: Separate the biscuit or crescent roll dough and arrange the pieces over the casserole to cover as much of the filling as possible, forming a crust.
- Bake the Pie: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the filling to set slightly for easier cutting.
Notes
- You can customize the pie by adding optional vegetables such as sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives into the meat mixture before baking.
- Use beef-style pepperoni to keep the pie pork-free and suitable for people avoiding pork products.
- If using crescent roll dough, overlap edges slightly to prevent gaps in the crust.
- Drain excess fat after browning the meat to prevent a greasy casserole.
- Letting the pie rest before serving improves slicing and helps flavors to settle.
