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Savory Pizza Pie

Savory Pizza Pie is a delightful twist on classic comfort food featuring a flaky crust and a rich, cheesy filling of seasoned ground beef and gooey mozzarella.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 1 lb ground beef 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup pizza sauce 1 cup (240 ml) pizza sauce
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded 2 cups (200 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For the crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup (226 g) butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup cold water 1/4 cup (60 ml) cold water
  • to taste Salt Salt to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the beef is browned. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Add the pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well and remove from heat.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, softened butter, and a pinch of salt. Mix until crumbly.
  5. Gradually add the cold water, stirring until a dough forms.
  6. Roll out half of the dough to fit your pie dish. Press it into the bottom and up the sides.
  7. Spoon the beef mixture into the crust and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
  8. Roll out the remaining dough and place it over the filling. Seal the edges by crimping with a fork or your fingers.
  9. Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
  2. Allow the Savory Pizza Pie to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

This dish pairs beautifully with a fresh green salad drizzled with vinaigrette. For extra flavor, serve with a side of spicy dipping sauce and sprinkle some fresh herbs like basil or parsley on top before serving.