Description
Hearty Italian beef and sausage pie mingles robust flavors from classic Mediterranean cuisine. Savory layers of meat, cheese, and herbs create a comforting dinner that brings family together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 0.5 pound (1/2 lb) Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
Cheese:
- 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Other Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 pre-made pie crust (top and bottom)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 375°F (190°C), preparing for a delectable pie creation.
- Place a skillet over medium flame and crumble the ground beef and Italian sausage, cooking until thoroughly browned and releasing any accumulated fat.
- Introduce finely chopped onions and minced garlic to the meat, sautéing until the vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Pour in marinara sauce, sprinkle Italian seasoning, and add a hint of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Season with salt and black pepper, allowing the mixture to simmer and meld flavors for approximately 5 minutes.
- Gently unroll the first pastry crust and carefully drape it into a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom and sides.
- Spread the savory meat mixture evenly across the crust, creating a robust foundation for the pie.
- Generously scatter mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the filling, promising a rich, melty layer.
- Crown the pie with the second pastry crust, meticulously sealing and crimping the edges to prevent any filling from escaping.
- Create decorative venting slits across the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Slide the pie into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown, crisp exterior.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pie to rest briefly, letting the filling settle before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Rest the pie for 10-15 minutes after baking to help filling set and prevent soggy bottom crust.
- Use cold butter and minimal handling when making pie crust for flakier, tender texture.
- Consider using lean ground meats to reduce overall fat content without sacrificing flavor.
- For gluten-free option, swap traditional pie crust with cauliflower or almond flour crust alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg