Hamburger Sausage Deep Pie (Printable Version)

Dig into this tasty deep-dish creation packed with beef, sausage, pepperoni and gooey cheese all tucked inside a flaky, buttery shell.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Pie Crust

01 - 2 store-bought pie crusts

→ Filling

02 - 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
03 - 225 grams minced beef
04 - 225 grams Italian sausage meat
05 - 1 cup sliced pepperoni
06 - 360 milliliters marinara or pizza sauce
07 - 1 cup grated provolone or cheddar cheese
08 - 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
09 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper

→ Topping

11 - 3 tablespoons butter, melted

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Put a skillet on medium heat and brown the minced beef with Italian sausage till fully cooked. Get rid of extra fat and put aside.
02 - Get your oven hot at 220°C.
03 - Lay out one pie crust and press it into a deep pie dish or oven-safe skillet.
04 - Sprinkle half the mozzarella across the bottom. Add the cooked meats and half the pepperoni on top.
05 - Spread the marinara or pizza sauce over everything. Shake the Italian herbs, garlic powder, and red pepper on top.
06 - Top with your leftover mozzarella plus the cheddar or provolone. Arrange the rest of the pepperoni pieces on top.
07 - Put the second crust over everything and pinch edges together. Brush melted butter all over the top.
08 - Stick it in the hot oven for 20-25 minutes until you see a golden crust and bubbly cheese.
09 - Let it sit for a few minutes before you cut into it.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Want more kick? Add extra red pepper or grab some hot Italian sausage. Waiting a bit before cutting helps keep your slices neat and tidy.

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