06/24/2026
Deep Dish Stuffed Meat Pizza Pie
Ingredients
2 pre-made pizza dough sheets
1 lb (450 g) ground beef
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
1 cup pizza sauce or marinara
2½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
10–12 slices pepperoni
¼ cup sliced green bell peppers
¼ cup sliced jalapeños or green olives (optional)
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt, garlic powder, and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook the Meat Filling: In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the chopped onions. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Drain any excess fat, then stir in half of the pizza sauce.
Assemble the Base: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Press one pizza dough sheet firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a deep-dish pie pan or cake pan.
Layer the Fillings: Spread a layer of shredded mozzarella over the bottom of the dough. Add the seasoned beef filling, then cover generously with more mozzarella cheese, sliced green bell peppers, and jalapeños.
Seal the Pie: Place the second pizza dough sheet over the top. Pinch and crimp the edges of the bottom and top dough sheets together securely to seal the pie. Poke a few small slits in the top crust to let steam escape.
Top and Bake: Spread the remaining pizza sauce over the top crust, sprinkle with a final layer of mozzarella, and arrange the pepperoni slices on top. Brush the outer crust edges lightly with olive oil. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the crust is golden-brown and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Slice and Serve: Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before cutting. Lift a thick, loaded slice to catch that incredible, gooey cheese pull and perfectly seasoned beef layer, transferring it cleanly onto a plate.