Beef Pizza Pie
A hearty, flavor-packed dish that combines the best of both worlds: a savory beef filling and a crispy pizza crust.
Equipment
- Pie Dish
- Mixing bowls
- Oven
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet instant yeast (2 ¼ tsp)
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¾ cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
Beef Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ cup marinara sauce
Toppings
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup cheddar cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup sliced black olives (optional)
- ½ cup diced bell peppers
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Add warm water and olive oil, then mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth, then let it rise for 1 hour.
- Cook the ground beef with onions, garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano, and paprika until browned. Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the dough and press it into a greased pie dish.
- Spread the beef mixture over the dough, top with cheeses, olives, and bell peppers.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly. Let cool before serving.
Notes
Customize toppings as desired! Try adding jalapeños for spice or BBQ sauce for a smoky twist.