A thick, golden crust filled with layers of cheese, meat, sauce, and veggies—this deep-dish pizza pie is the ultimate comfort food for pizza lovers.
Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (includes dough rising)
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
This crowd-pleasing dish brings Chicago-style deep-dish pizza to your own kitchen with a flaky, buttery crust and a hearty filling. Perfect for family dinners, game days, or casual get-togethers, it delivers rich flavor and satisfying texture in every slice.
Ingredients
For the Crust: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup warm water, 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast, 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Filling: 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage, 1 cup pizza sauce, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional), ½ cup sliced mushrooms, ½ cup sliced green bell peppers or jalapeños, pepperoni slices
For Toppings: Additional shredded mozzarella cheese, extra pepperoni and veggies for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Dough: In a small bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, stirring until a dough forms. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Cook the Filling: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or sausage until fully cooked. Drain excess fat. Stir in the pizza sauce and let simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
Assemble the Pizza Pie: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the dough into a large circle, then press it into a greased deep-dish pan or springform pan, pressing up the sides. Trim any excess dough. Layer the bottom with mozzarella cheese, followed by the cooked meat mixture, mushrooms, and bell peppers. Add more cheese between layers as desired. Top with pepperoni slices and more shredded mozzarella.
Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling. Let cool slightly before slicing.
Serve: Slice into generous wedges and serve warm. Pair with a crisp green salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
Notes
For extra heat, add red pepper flakes, jalapeños, or spicy sausage. You can substitute the meat with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternatives. The pizza pie can be assembled up to a day in advance—just refrigerate it and bake when ready.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 420
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 45mg
Sodium: 650mg
Deep-Dish Pizza Pie Recipe : A Hearty Slice of Comfort
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (includes dough rising)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
Description
This crowd-pleasing dish brings Chicago-style deep-dish pizza to your own kitchen with a flaky, buttery crust and a hearty filling. Perfect for family dinners, game days, or casual get-togethers, it delivers rich flavor and satisfying texture in every slice.
Ingredients
For the Crust: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup warm water, 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast, 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Filling: 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage, 1 cup pizza sauce, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional), ½ cup sliced mushrooms, ½ cup sliced green bell peppers or jalapeños, pepperoni slices
For Toppings: Additional shredded mozzarella cheese, extra pepperoni and veggies for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Dough: In a small bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, stirring until a dough forms. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Cook the Filling: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or sausage until fully cooked. Drain excess fat. Stir in the pizza sauce and let simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
Assemble the Pizza Pie: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the dough into a large circle, then press it into a greased deep-dish pan or springform pan, pressing up the sides. Trim any excess dough. Layer the bottom with mozzarella cheese, followed by the cooked meat mixture, mushrooms, and bell peppers. Add more cheese between layers as desired. Top with pepperoni slices and more shredded mozzarella.
Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling. Let cool slightly before slicing.
Serve: Slice into generous wedges and serve warm. Pair with a crisp green salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
Notes
For extra heat, add red pepper flakes, jalapeños, or spicy sausage. You can substitute the meat with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternatives. The pizza pie can be assembled up to a day in advance—just refrigerate it and bake when ready.