Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole (Printable Version)
Layers of seasoned beef, sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella, and golden pizza crust in a comforting casserole dish.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Meat
01 -
450 g lean ground beef
02 -
450 g pork sausage
03 -
130 g chopped pepperoni
→ Dry Ingredients
04 -
30 g all-purpose flour
05 -
4 tsp Italian seasoning, divided
→ Sauce
06 -
740 ml tomato basil pasta sauce
→ Cheese
07 -
200 g shredded mozzarella cheese
08 -
15 g grated parmesan cheese
→ Dough
09 -
392 g refrigerated pizza crust dough
→ Others
10 -
15 ml olive oil
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Preheat oven to 218°C. Lightly spray a 23x33 cm baking dish with cooking spray.
02 -
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and pork sausage until no longer pink. Drain excess fat and return meat to skillet.
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Add chopped pepperoni, flour, and 3 teaspoons of Italian seasoning to the meat. Stir until evenly combined. Pour in tomato basil sauce and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat.
04 -
Transfer meat mixture to the prepared baking dish. Evenly sprinkle 150 g shredded mozzarella over the top.
05 -
Unroll pizza crust dough and place it over the mozzarella layer. Brush the crust with olive oil, then sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 50 g mozzarella cheese, and grated parmesan.
06 -
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
To increase spiciness, add red pepper flakes to the meat mixture. Customize with additional toppings like mushrooms, onions, or bell peppers. Using pre-cooked sausage and ground beef can reduce preparation time.