Best 2 Ground Beef Pizza Casserole Recipes

Indulge in the hearty goodness of Ground Beef Pizza Casserole, a delectable dish that combines the flavors of a classic pizza with the comfort of a casserole. This versatile recipe offers three variations to suit your taste preferences. The Classic Ground Beef Pizza Casserole is a crowd-pleaser, featuring a layer of seasoned ground beef, topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings. For a cheesy twist, try the Cheesy Ground Beef Pizza Casserole, which incorporates a layer of creamy Alfredo sauce and extra mozzarella cheese. If you prefer a spicy kick, the Taco Ground Beef Pizza Casserole is the perfect choice, with a flavorful taco-seasoned ground beef filling and a zesty salsa topping. Whichever variation you choose, this casserole is sure to satisfy your cravings for a comforting and flavorful meal.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

EASY ZUCCHINI AND GROUND BEEF PIZZA CASSEROLE

Easy Zucchini and Ground Beef Pizza Casserole image

This is a fast and really tasty dish! You can use your own favorite pizza sauce for this, I use my own recipe #65641.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 cups unpeeled shredded zucchini
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided (or to taste)
2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided (or to taste)
1 lb ground beef
1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
salt and pepper
1 onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can Italian-style tomato sauce (tomato sauce, with 1/4 tsp. each, oregano and basil)
1 medium green pepper, seeded and chopped

Steps:

Set oven to 400°F.
Grease a 13x9 pan.
Place zucchini in strainer; sprinkle with salt.
Let drain for 10 minutes.
Squeeze out moisture.
Combine zucchini with eggs, parmesan cheese, and half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
Press into greased 13x9 baking pan.
Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, brown ground beef with garlic and onions, season with salt and pepper; drain any fat, and add/mix the tomato sauce; spoon over baked zucchini mixture.
Top with remaining cheeses, and sprinkle with green pepper.
Return to oven and bake for another 20 minutes more.

GROUND BEEF PIZZA CASSEROLE

Ground Beef Pizza Casserole image

This is a favorite of my teenaged son and his friends. They've been known to take seconds and even third helpings of this. Even the pickiest of eaters like this casserole--one of my son's friends who is extremely picky asked for the recipe!

Provided by Sheila Kremer

Categories Pizza

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh minced garlic
seasoning salt and pepper
4 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 lb pepperoni slices, divided
4 oz can, mushrooms, drained
4 c pasta sauce
4 c rigatoni pasta, cooked and drained
4 c mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

1. Spray deep 10x15 pan with non-stick spray. I use my lasagna pan. Cook the ground beef with onion and garlic and seasoned salt and pepper until meat is browned and onion is tender. Drain grease and mix in the Parmesan cheese.
2. Chop half of the pepperoni into small pieces and add to beef mixture. Leave the remaining pepperoni in slices. Stir in drained mushrooms and pasta sauce and simmer for 20-25 minutes on top of stove.
3. Preheat oven to 350. Place cooked rigatoni pasta in the bottom of greased baking dish. Sprinkle 2 cups mozzarella cheese over pasta. Layer the pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese. Top with all of the pasta sauce. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
4. Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining 2 cups of mozzarella cheese on top. Return to oven for 10 minutes until cheese is melted. Remove from oven and let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Tips:

For a crispier crust, use a combination of all-purpose flour and cornmeal in the casserole dish.
To make the casserole ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Cover it and refrigerate for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat it in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
To freeze the casserole, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Cover it tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for several hours. Then, reheat it in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
For a vegetarian version of this casserole, use crumbled tofu or tempeh instead of ground beef.

Conclusion:

Ground beef pizza casserole is a hearty and delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its combination of ground beef, pizza sauce, cheese, and pasta, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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