This family-friendly Pizza Pie combines a flaky pie crust with seasoned ground beef, peppers, pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, and your favorite toppings for a fun twist on pizza night.
A QUICK NOTE
Prebaking the crust and draining the cooked beef help keep the bottom from becoming soggy. Pepperoni, mozzarella, and any additional toppings can be added to taste.
COOK TIME
13–15 minutes to prebake the crust, plus about 6 minutes after assembling
INGREDIENTS
1 (9-inch) pie crust
1 pound lean ground beef
1 teaspoon avocado oil
½ onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
½ tablespoon dried oregano
1¼ cups pizza sauce, divided
Pepperoni, to taste
Shredded mozzarella cheese, to taste
Any additional pizza toppings you enjoy, optional
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Crimp the edges and prick the bottom with a fork. Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
3. While the crust bakes, cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat and transfer the beef to a bowl.
4. Add the avocado oil, onion, and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
5. Return the beef to the skillet. Stir in the Italian seasoning, oregano, and ¾ cup pizza sauce until evenly combined.
6. Spread the remaining ½ cup pizza sauce over the bottom of the prebaked crust. Spoon the beef mixture evenly over the sauce.
7. Top with mozzarella, pepperoni, and any additional pizza toppings you enjoy.
8. Bake for about 6 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
9. Let the Pizza Pie cool briefly, then cut it into 8 slices and serve.
