How to Make 'Pizza' Shepherd's Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pizza Shepherd's Pie is the ultimate comfort food mashup that combines two classic dishes in one delicious recipe. This hearty and flavorful dish takes all the savory goodness of a traditional shepherd's pie and infuses it with the irresistible flavors of a classic pizza. The result is a comforting and satisfying meal that is perfect for cozy nights in or family gatherings.

The base of this dish is a layer of well-seasoned ground beef or lamb, paired with onions, garlic, and a medle...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with garlic and basil, drained
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¾ pound frozen pizza dough, thawed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally and breaking up lumps, until no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain beef and return to skillet.
  • Add tomatoes and black pepper to beef; bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Spoon mixture into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Scatter mozzarella cheese over the top. Stretch pizza dough over top with your hands, pressing it onto the edge of the pie plate.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
  • Nutrition

    423 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 1255mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Calcium: 300mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 456mg