Pizza Casserole Bake by @healthyu_dietitian

40 min

4 servings

🥩

500 g

Ground beef

🫒

30 ml

Olive oil

🧄

15 ml

Garlic powder

🧂

30 ml

Italian seasoning

🧅

1

Red onion

🥒

2

Zucchini

🫑

2

Bell pepper

🍅

360 ml

Marinara sauce

🧀

170 g

Fresh mozzarella

🍖

100 g

Turkey pepperoni sticks

  1. Preheat
    • red onion
    • zucchini
    • bell pepper

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Chop the red onion, zucchini, and bell peppers; slice the turkey pepperoni sticks diagonally.

  2. Heat
    • olive oil
    • extra-lean ground beef
    • garlic powder

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the extra-lean ground beef with garlic powder and Italian seasoning until browned.

  3. Add
    • red onion
    • zucchini
    • bell pepper

    Add the red onion, zucchini, and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 8 to 10 minutes.

  4. Stir
    • marinara sauce
    • extra-lean ground beef
    • red onion

    Stir the marinara sauce into the beef and vegetable mixture. Transfer the mixture to the baking dish.

  5. Top
    • fresh mozzarella
    • turkey pepperoni sticks

    Top the casserole with fresh mozzarella and turkey pepperoni sticks. Bake until bubbly and golden, about 25 minutes.

  6. Serve

    Rest the casserole for 5 minutes. Portion into 4 servings and serve warm.

Pizza Casserole Bake by @healthyu_dietitian

40 min

4 servings

🥩

500 g

Ground beef

🫒

30 ml

Olive oil

🧄

15 ml

Garlic powder

🧂

30 ml

Italian seasoning

🧅

1

Red onion

🥒

2

Zucchini

🫑

2

Bell pepper

🍅

360 ml

Marinara sauce

🧀

170 g

Fresh mozzarella

🍖

100 g

Turkey pepperoni sticks

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/6

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Chop the red onion, zucchini, and bell peppers; slice the turkey pepperoni sticks diagonally.

    🧅red onion
    🥒zucchini
    🫑bell pepper
    🍖turkey pepperoni sticks
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/6

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the extra-lean ground beef with garlic powder and Italian seasoning until browned.

    🫒olive oil
    🥩extra-lean ground beef
    🧄garlic powder
    🧂Italian seasoning
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  3. Step 3/6

    Add the red onion, zucchini, and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 8 to 10 minutes.

    🧅red onion
    🥒zucchini
    🫑bell pepper
    🥄wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/6

    Stir the marinara sauce into the beef and vegetable mixture. Transfer the mixture to the baking dish.

    🍅marinara sauce
    🥩extra-lean ground beef
    🧅red onion
    🥒zucchini
    🫑bell pepper
    🥄wooden spoon
    🍳baking dish
    🥄measuring cups

  5. Step 5/6

    Top the casserole with fresh mozzarella and turkey pepperoni sticks. Bake until bubbly and golden, about 25 minutes.

    🧀fresh mozzarella
    🍖turkey pepperoni sticks
    🍳baking dish

  6. Step 6/6

    Rest the casserole for 5 minutes. Portion into 4 servings and serve warm.

    🍳baking dish

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Fats and oils, Herbs and spices, Vegetables, Sauces, Dairy, Meat

Ingredients

Ground beef, Olive oil, Garlic powder, Italian seasoning, Red onion, Zucchini, Bell pepper, Marinara sauce, Fresh mozzarella, Turkey pepperoni sticks

Notes

Ground beef (extra-lean), Red onion (chopped), Zucchini (chopped), Bell pepper (chopped), Marinara sauce (jarred or homemade), Fresh mozzarella (chopped or torn), Turkey pepperoni sticks (sliced on an angle)

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High-protein, Gluten-free

Calories

550 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 43g, Fat: 33g, Carbohydrates: 24g, Fiber: 5g, Sugars: 12g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 330mg, Iron: 4mg, Potassium: 850mg, Sodium: 1050mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 180mcg, Vitamin C: 95mg, Vitamin B12: 2.1mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

25 minutes

Overall

40 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

6 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, baking dish, measuring spoons, measuring cups

Appliances

Stove, Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Weeknight dinner, Batch cooking, Family meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@healthyu_dietitian

Origin

Cuisine

Italian-American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Juicy, Bubbly, Golden

Flavors

Savory, Herby, Tomato-rich, Cheesy, Garlicky

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Discard after 2 hours at room temperature), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Cool before refrigerating,Store in an airtight container), freezer : 2 to 3 months (Store in freezer-safe airtight portions,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating)