Hamburger-Pepperoni Pie

Looking for a distinctive beef dinner? Then check out this great ground beef and pepperoni pie - a hearty meal! MORE+ LESS-

By Tablespoon Kitchens

May 17, 2013

pound extra-lean ground beef

1/3

cup dry bread crumbs

1 1/2

teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/4

teaspoon salt

egg or 1/4 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product

1/2

cup sliced mushrooms

small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)

1/3

cup chopped pepperoni (2 ounces)

1/4

cup sliced ripe olives

cup spaghetti sauce

cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)

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Heat oven to 400°. Mix beef, bread crumbs, oregano, salt and egg. Press mixture evenly against bottom and side of ungreased pie plate, 9x1 1/4 inches.
2

Sprinkle mushrooms, bell pepper, pepperoni and olives into beef-lined plate. Pour spaghetti sauce over toppings.
3

Bake uncovered about 25 minutes or until beef is no longer pink in center and juice is clear; carefully drain. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is light brown. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

This beef recipe is a super source of both vitamin B12, which is important for body cells, particularly nerves, to function properly, and iron, a mineral that's vital for oxygen transfer in the blood.