Description
This Beef Pizza Pie is a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food that combines seasoned ground beef, classic pizza toppings, and crescent roll dough baked to golden perfection. A savory, family-friendly dish ready in just 40 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat & Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
Seasonings & Sauces
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Dough & Cheese
- 1 package (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the pizza pie crust evenly.
- Cook Beef and Onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and onions are soft, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat to avoid greasiness.
- Season Beef Mixture: Stir in the pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper with the cooked beef. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Prepare Dough Crust: Unroll the refrigerated crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-inch pie dish, forming an even crust that will hold the filling.
- Assemble Pie: Spoon the beef and sauce mixture evenly into the prepared dough crust to create a flavorful base.
- Add Toppings: Top the beef filling with shredded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, black olives, and chopped bell peppers for a classic pizza experience.
- Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes to set before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner alternative to ground beef.
- Feel free to add other favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms, jalapeños, or extra cheese.
- If you don’t have crescent roll dough, a refrigerated biscuit dough can be a suitable alternative.
- For a spicier flavor, add red pepper flakes to the beef mixture while simmering.
- Be sure to drain the cooked beef well to prevent a soggy crust.
