Description
Hearty Italian beef and sausage pie delivers rich, savory comfort straight from Mediterranean kitchens. Layers of seasoned meat, melted cheese, and flaky pastry promise a delicious journey through classic Italian flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ pound Italian sweet sausage, casing removed
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 large sweet onion, diced into ½ inch pieces
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced into ½ inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
- 1 large bunch scallions, diced
Seasonings, Cheeses, and Other Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon dry basil
- 1 teaspoon dry oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup Greek full-fat yogurt
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ pound provolone cheese, sliced
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Vegetable shortening or butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and meticulously line a springform pan with parchment paper, applying a thin layer of shortening to prevent sticking.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, carefully crumbling ground beef and sausage into small, uniform pieces. Brown the meats thoroughly, then drain while preserving a small amount of cooking liquid.
- Using the same skillet, sauté diced onions and green bell peppers with aromatic herbs and spices. The vegetables should become translucent and tender, releasing their natural flavors.
- Incorporate minced garlic and tomato paste into the vegetable mixture, stirring continuously to prevent burning and develop a rich, deep flavor profile.
- Reintroduce the browned meats to the skillet, gently mixing with the vegetable medley and moistening with the reserved cooking liquid.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk eggs, Greek yogurt, salt, baking powder, and flour until achieving a silky, smooth consistency for the pie’s foundational custard.
- Create layers in the prepared pan by spreading half the batter, followed by a substantial layer of meat mixture. Generously sprinkle Parmesan and provolone cheeses across the surface.
- Add the remaining meat mixture, then top with the final batter layer. Gently fold in scallions and mozzarella, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Bake for approximately 45 minutes, watching carefully. If the surface lacks a golden, bubbling appearance, briefly broil to achieve a perfectly caramelized top.
- Allow the pie to rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven, enabling the layers to set and making slicing more precise and clean.
Notes
- Packed with robust Italian flavors, this hearty pie transforms classic ground meats into a mouthwatering meal that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
- Cheese lovers rejoice as multiple varieties melt together, creating a creamy, tangy layer that beautifully complements the seasoned meat mixture.
- Flexible recipe allows easy customization by swapping proteins or adjusting spice levels to match your family’s taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg