Stuffed Deep Dish Pizza Pie
A delightful twist on traditional pizza with layers of savory ground beef, cheese, and fresh vegetables encased in buttery pizza dough.
Ingredients
For the pizza
- 1 lb pizza dough store-bought or homemade
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup diced bell pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- to taste Salt & pepper
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup pizza sauce divided
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella divided
- ½ cup shredded cheddar optional
- ½ cup pizza sauce for topping
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella for topping
- as needed Pepperoni slices for topping
- as needed Sliced jalapeños or mushrooms optional for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper over medium heat until the meat is browned and the veggies are soft. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and about 1/2 cup of pizza sauce. Let it simmer for 3–5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Grease a deep cake pan or cast iron skillet.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a large circle and press it into the pan, letting it come up the sides like a pie crust.
Assembly and Baking
- Layer half of the shredded mozzarella on the bottom.
- Add the beef mixture and gently press it down.
- Top with cheddar (if using) and the rest of the mozzarella.
- Spoon the remaining pizza sauce over the top, finishing with pepperoni slices and any other toppings you'd like.
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Leftover pizza can be stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. For reheating, place slices in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.