Delicious Ground Beef Pizza Casserole Recipe

Name: Delicious Ground Beef Pizza Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic; salt or seasoning salt and pepper; 3 -4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 1 lb pepperoni, divided; 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained; 4 cups pasta sauce; 3 -4 cups rigatoni pasta (cooked to firm-tender and drained, do not overcook the pasta); 4 cups mozzarella cheese, divided

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
salt or seasoning salt and pepper
3 -4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 lb pepperoni, divided
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
4 cups pasta sauce
3 -4 cups rigatoni pasta (cooked to firm-tender and drained, do not overcook the pasta)
4 cups mozzarella cheese, divided

1
Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
2
Cook the gound beef in a medium skillet with the onions, green peppers, garlic, salt pepper until meat is browned and veggies are tender; drain fat, and mix in the Parmesan cheese.
3
Stir in the 1/2-pound pepperoni (chop this pepperoni to add to the mixture, leave the remaining half pound pepperoni sliced), mushrooms, pasta sauce; stir well until combined; simmer for 20-25 minutes on top of stove.
4
Set oven to 350 degrees.
5
Place the cooked rigatoni pasta on the bottom of the greased baking dish.
6
Sprinkle with 2 cups mozzarella cheese over the pasta.
7
Layer with pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese.
8
Top with the ground beef/pasta sauce mixture.
9
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
10
Remove from oven, sprinkle with the remaining 2 cups mozzarella cheese.
11
Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes longer, or until bubbly.
12
Let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving.

2159

kcal

Calories

Fat

253

Carbs

123

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 medium green pepper, chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Delicious Ground Beef Pizza Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Delicious Ground Beef Pizza Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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