THE PIZZA BURGER PIE

THE PIZZA BURGER PIE
Pizza burger pie, the ultimate comfort food! A deep-dish pizza bread crust cradles this ground beef pizza, warm, cheesy, and bursting with Italian flavor. A true family favorite!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For the Filling:
1 lb ground beef
1 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 Tbl minced onion
1/2 tsp dry Italian seasoning
3/4 cup tomato paste
4 oz canned sliced mushrooms (optional)
Instructions:
Prepare Filling:
In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt; mix well.
In a saucepan over medium heat, heat sour cream, water, and shortening to 120-130°F (shortening does not need to melt), then add to the flour mixture.
Add egg. Mix by hand until somewhat smooth.
Make Crust:
Spread the mixture into a greased 9 or 10-inch pie pan to create a crust.
Prepare Filling:
Spoon the prepared filling into the crust; sprinkle with cheese.
Bake:
Bake at 375°F for 30 to 35 minutes, or until light golden brown.
Serve:
Serve immediately and enjoy the cheesy goodness of The Pizza Burger Pi