Oven Baked
Pizza Casserole
The formula
Ground beef + tomato paste + cheese + pizza toppings
What you’ll need
- Ground beef
- Onion, diced
- Garlic, minced
- Tomato paste
- Your preferred toppings: Bell pepper, mushrooms, spinach, etc
- Mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- Spices & Seasonings: Italian seasonings, fennel (optional — but next level!), salt and pepper
How to make it
- Sauté the diced onion, garlic and toppings (bell pepper, mushrooms, spinach, etc) until softened. Set aside.
- Cook the ground beef. Add Italian seasonings, fennel (optional), salt and pepper. Cook until beef is browned.
- Add tomato paste.
- In a casserole dish, layer in the beef mixture, then cheese, then toppings.
- Bake, allowing flavors to combine and cheese to melt. About 20-25 mins @ 375°F.
Make it your own
- Change the toppings based on your favorite pizza combination or what is in the refrigerator.