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Hearty Pizza Pie Recipe: Comfort Food for Family Dinner

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This Hearty Pizza Pie is the ultimate comfort food experience, featuring a thick, golden crust filled with layers of seasoned beef, bubbling marinara, and a gooey blend of cheeses. Perfect for feeding a hungry crowd or indulging in a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

  • Deep-Dish Pizza Dough
  • Rich Tomato Sauce
  • Low-moisture shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Provolone cheese
  • Grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese
  • Lean ground beef
  • Beef sausage (optional)
  • Diced bell peppers
  • Thinly sliced onions
  • Sautéed mushrooms
  • Chopped spinach
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Dried oregano
  • Dried basil
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or basil (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Deep-Dish Pan: Generously grease your deep-dish pizza pan with olive oil or cooking spray.
  2. Pre-Cook Your Fillings: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and any beef sausage, then drain excess fat. Sauté diced onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms until softened, seasoning with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Press in the Dough: Firmly press the deep-dish pizza dough into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan.
  4. Layer the Cheese: Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese blend directly onto the bottom of the raw crust.
  5. Add the Hearty Fillings: Spread the pre-cooked ground beef and beef sausage mixture over the cheese layer, followed by the sautéed vegetables.
  6. Add More Cheese and Sauce: Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese blend over the fillings, then spoon the rich tomato sauce over the top.
  7. Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the pizza pie for 35-45 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  8. Rest Before Slicing: Let the Hearty Pizza Pie rest in the pan for at least 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Keywords: Ensure all fillings are pre-cooked and drained to avoid a watery pie. A layer of mozzarella on the crust helps prevent sogginess.

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