Ingredients You’ll Need
- For the Meat Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped pepperoni (plus more for topping)
- For the Bisquick Mixture
- 1/2 cup Bisquick baking mix
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- For Assembly
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Cooking spray
How to Make It
1. Cook the Beef: Brown the ground beef with the diced onion in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add all the seasonings – salt, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes.
2. Add Pepperoni and Sauce: Once the beef is browned, add the chopped pepperoni and let it cook for a few minutes. Drain off any excess grease from the pan. Add the marinara sauce and minced garlic, stir well, then take the skillet off the heat.
3. Make the Bisquick Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the Bisquick, milk, and eggs until smooth.
4. Layer in the Pie Pan: Spray a pie pan with cooking spray. Layer half of the ground beef mixture in the bottom, then top with 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella. Add the rest of the ground beef on top, then the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
5. Add Bisquick and Toppings: Pour the Bisquick mixture evenly over the top of the ground beef and cheese layers. Top with additional pepperoni slices.
6. Bake: Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes until the top is golden brown and set.
7. Serve: Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Enjoy this fun twist on pizza!
Extra Information
- This is called an ‘impossible pie’ because the Bisquick mixture magically forms a crust as it bakes!
- Make sure to drain the grease well so the pie isn’t too oily.
- You can customize the toppings – add mushrooms, bell peppers, or any pizza toppings you like.
- Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat well.
Essential Tools
- Large skillet
- 9-inch pie pan
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk