Description
A savory Beef Pizza Pie combining flavorful ground beef simmered in pizza sauce with classic toppings like mozzarella, pepperoni, olives, and bell peppers, all baked in a crispy crescent roll crust. Perfect for a quick and delicious family meal ready in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Crust and Toppings
- 1 package (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the pizza pie.
- Cook Beef and Onion: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onions are soft. Drain any excess fat to keep the pie from being greasy.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in the pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 5 minutes so the flavors meld together.
- Prepare Crust: Unroll the crescent roll dough and press it firmly into the bottom and sides of a greased 9-inch pie dish, shaping it to form a crust that will hold all the fillings.
- Fill Pie: Spoon the beef mixture evenly into the prepared crescent roll crust, distributing it across the base.
- Add Toppings: Layer the pie with shredded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, black olives, and chopped bell peppers evenly spread on top.
- Bake: Place the pie dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crescent roll crust turns golden brown and the cheese melts and becomes bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool for a few minutes out of the oven before slicing into portions and serving warm.
Notes
- Make sure to drain excess grease from the cooked beef to avoid a soggy crust.
- You can customize the toppings by adding mushrooms, onions, or your favorite veggies.
- Use refrigerated crescent roll dough for a quick and flaky crust without needing to prepare dough from scratch.
- If you prefer a spicier pie, add crushed red pepper flakes to the beef mixture.
- Letting the pie cool slightly before slicing helps the layers hold together better.