Deep Dish Hamburger–Sausage Pepperoni Bake 
A thick, hearty, meaty pizza-bake loaded with melty cheese and layers of flavor!
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Total time: 55 minutes
Yield: 6–8 servings
Ingredients:
• 1 refrigerated pie crust (or homemade)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb Italian sausage
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1 cup shredded provolone or Monterey Jack
• 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce
• 20–25 pepperoni slices
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Press the pie crust into a deep pie dish, letting it hang slightly over the edges.
2. In a skillet, cook ground beef, sausage, and onion until browned. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Drain excess fat.
3. Spread half the pizza sauce on the bottom of the crust.
4. Add the meat mixture on top and press gently to level it.
5. Add a generous layer of mozzarella and provolone.
6. Spoon remaining pizza sauce over the cheese.
7. Add pepperoni slices across the top.
8. Bake 25–30 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Pro Tip:
Brush the crust edges with garlic butter before baking for an irresistible golden finish!
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