Description
Savor hearty Italian beef and sausage pie, a rustic culinary masterpiece blending robust meats and flaky pastry. Rich flavors and comforting textures invite you to explore a classic dish that speaks directly to your soul’s deepest hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb or 454 grams) ground beef
- 0.5 pound (1/2 lb or 227 grams) Italian sausage, casing removed
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup (1/2 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoon (1/4 tsp) crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C) ensuring optimal baking temperature.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef and sausage over medium heat, thoroughly draining excess fat.
- Incorporate diced onions, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes, sautéing until onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Pour marinara sauce into the meat mixture, simmering for 2-3 minutes to blend flavors, then remove from heat.
- Carefully line a 9-inch pie dish with the first layer of pie crust, ensuring smooth and even coverage.
- Spread the savory meat mixture evenly across the bottom crust, creating a hearty foundation.
- Generously sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the meat layer, providing rich, melty coverage.
- Gently place the second pie crust on top, crimping and sealing edges to prevent filling leakage.
- Create small ventilation slits across the top crust to allow steam escape.
- Delicately brush the entire surface with beaten egg for a golden, glossy finish.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until crust turns a beautiful golden brown.
- Allow pie to rest for 5 minutes, enabling filling to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting red pepper flakes for spice-sensitive diners or those who love extra kick.
- Consider using lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content while maintaining rich flavor profile.
- Swap traditional pie crust with gluten-free alternatives for individuals with wheat sensitivities.
- Enhance nutritional value by incorporating finely chopped spinach or zucchini into the meat mixture for added vegetables.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 670 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg