Deep Hamburger Sausage & Pepperoni Pie
A deep meat pie with sausage, cheese, and pepperoni — ready in 40 minutes
This deep hamburger sausage and pepperoni pie layers browned beef and sausage with cheese, tops it with pepperoni, and bakes until the cheese pulls, like the dish. Each serving has 32 g of protein and 6 g net carbs.
Low carb, sugar-free, and no crust.
Why you’ll love this pie
- 32g protein per serving
- 6g net carbs
- Beef, sausage, and pepperoni
- Ready in about 40 minutes
- No crust
- One deep dish
Health notes
- Protein: Ground beef, sausage, cheese, and pepperoni.
- Low carb: No crust, and a no-sugar sauce if you use any.
- Sugar-free: Seasoning and cheese only.
- Keto-friendly: Each slice stays around 6g net carbs if the meats are measured.
Key element — drain the meats
A wet meat layer makes the pie greasy. Brown and drain the beef and sausage so the cheese browns on top, like the dish.
Ingredients
Pie (8 servings)
- 1½ lb ground beef
- ½ lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup no-sugar pizza sauce, optional
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 4 oz pepperoni slices
- Fresh parsley, to finish
Swaps
- All beef: Skip the sausage. Protein stays close.
- A crust or a sugar sauce: Not in the 6g number.
- No pepperoni: Protein drops a little.
- Turkey sausage: Fat drops a little.
Instructions
| 1 | Heat the oven. Heat to 400°F (200°C). Oil a deep 9-inch pie dish or a 9×13-inch dish. |
| 2 | Meat. Brown the beef and sausage with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Drain the fat well. Stir in the sauce if using. |
| 3 | Layer. Spread half the meat in the dish. Add half the mozzarella. Add the rest of the meat, the remaining mozzarella, the Parmesan, and the pepperoni on top, like the dish. |
| 4 | Bake. Bake 22–25 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges bubble. Rest 5 minutes. Cut into 8 slices. Finish with parsley. |
Pro tips
- Drain the meats. A wet layer greases the dish.
- A crust or a sugar sauce is not in these numbers.
- Rest 5 minutes so the slices hold.
- A deep dish keeps the layers thick, like the photo.
- Macros are per serving, 8 from this pie.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 380 |
| Protein | 32g |
| Net carbohydrates | 6g |
| Total carbohydrates | 6g |
| Fiber | 0g |
| Total fat | 26g |
| Sodium | 720mg |
Estimates based on ground beef, Italian sausage, mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni, and a thin no-sugar sauce if used, divided into 8 slices. A crust and a sugar sauce are not included.
Variations
All beef
Skip the sausage. Protein stays close.
No pepperoni
Skip it. Protein drops a little.
Spicy
A pinch of red pepper flakes under the cheese.
Turkey sausage
Swap the Italian sausage. Fat drops a little.
Storage
| Method | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | Up to 4 days | Cover once cool |
| Reheat | 8 min | Covered, at 350°F, or a short microwave |
| Freezer | Up to 2 months | Slice before freezing |
FAQ
Test your knowledge
5 quick questions about this deep hamburger pie
1. Protein per serving?
2. Net carbs per serving?
3. What keeps the pie from going greasy?
4. About how long does this take?
5. What is not in the 6g number?
