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Beefy Pizza Casserole Recipe

This hearty Beefy Pizza Casserole, straight from the Southern Living Cooking School, is a game-changer! A comforting blend of seasoned ground beef, rich spaghetti sauce, and melty mozzarella cheese all baked atop a crispy pizza crust. It's the ultimate family-friendly dinner that's surprisingly easy to make.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 67 mins
Calories 375.8 kcal
Protein 57g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Beefy Pizza Casserole

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, divided
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 (24 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1 (13.8 ounce) tube refrigerated pizza crust
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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How to Make Beefy Pizza Casserole

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown 1 lb ground beef, 1 medium onion (chopped), and 1 green bell pepper (chopped) with 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning until the beef is crumbly and no longer pink.
  2. Drain off any excess grease and return the beef mixture to the skillet.
  3. Stir in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour until well combined.
  4. Gradually whisk in 24 oz (2 jars) your favorite spaghetti sauce.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
  6. Pour the beef and sauce mixture into a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
  8. Unroll one 14-inch pre-made pizza crust and carefully place it over the cheese layer.
  9. Drizzle the pizza crust with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  10. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning evenly over the pizza crust.
  11. Bake in a preheated 425°F (220°C) oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

54g

Carbs

2g

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Beef & Red Meat Ground Beef Recipes Italian American Southern

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Casseroles Main Dish Beef Oven Ground Beef Meat Equipment 4 Hours Or Less