Stuffed Deep Dish Pizza Pie

This stuffed deep dish pizza pie features a golden crust packed with seasoned beef, gooey mozzarella, and rich tomato sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner or meal prep.

Prep time

15 minutes

Cook time

40 minutes

Total time

55 minutes

Yield

6 servings

Ingredients

1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)

1 lb ground beef

1/2 cup diced onion

1/2 cup diced bell pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

Salt & pepper to taste

1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

1 cup pizza sauce (divided)

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella

1/2 cup shredded cheddar (optional)

1/2 cup pizza sauce (for topping)

1 cup shredded mozzarella (for topping)

Pepperoni slices (for topping)

Sliced jalapeños or mushrooms (optional for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cook ground beef, onion, and bell pepper until browned; drain fat.
3. Add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup pizza sauce; simmer 3–5 minutes.
4. Grease deep pan; press dough inside and up sides.
5. Layer half mozzarella, beef mixture, cheddar (if using), remaining mozzarella.
6. Top with pizza sauce and desired toppings.
7. Bake uncovered 35–40 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
8. Cool 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Let cool slightly before slicing for cleaner cuts.

Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.

Reheat in oven at 350°F for best texture.