Best Hearty Meat Lovers Pizza Recipes

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MEAT LOVER'S PIZZA HOT DISH



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I make this hearty casserole for the men who help us out during harvest time. Every year they say it's the best, hands down. Throw in any pizza toppings your family likes-Canadian bacon, black olives and green peppers are some of our picks. -Brook Bothun, Canby, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
4 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
2 cans (15 ounces each) pizza sauce
1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1 cup water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef, sausage, onion and mushrooms over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up meat into crumbles, 10-12 minutes; drain., Transfer meat mixture to a greased 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in tomato sauce, pizza sauce, pasta, water, tomato paste, pepperoni and Italian seasoning. Cook, covered, on low until pasta is tender, 3-4 hours., Stir thoroughly; mix in 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1 cup cheddar cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top. Cook, covered, until cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653 calories, Fat 35g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 1482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

MEAT-LOVER'S PIZZA CASSEROLE



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Italian sausage, bacon and pepperoni star in a hearty casserole that's sure to satisfy.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb uncooked ziti or other tubular pasta
1/2 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (15 oz each) pizza sauce
8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
1/2 package (3.5-oz size) sliced pepperoni
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package using minimum cook time. Return to saucepan.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook and stir sausage, onion, bell pepper and garlic over medium-high heat about 7 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and onion is softened. Stir in pizza sauce, bacon and pepperoni. Pour mixture over cooked pasta; stir. Spoon half of pasta mixture (about 4 cups) into casserole. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese. Spoon remaining pasta mixture on top.
  • Bake 30 minutes; top with remaining 1 cup of cheese. Bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until hot and cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1350 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

MEAT LOVER'S PIZZA



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This hefty, cheesy meal on a crust is packed with three different kinds of meat and simply fantastic flavor. It's sure to score with your Monday Night Football gang! -Edgar Peavy, Oxnard, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 packages (6-1/2 ounces each) pizza crust mix
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
1/4 pound ground beef
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2/3 cup spaghetti sauce
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
6 ounces Canadian bacon, quartered
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare pizza dough according to package directions. With floured hands, press dough onto a greased 14-in. pizza pan. Bake at 425° for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Combine oil and 1 teaspoon garlic powder; brush over crust edges., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef with onion powder and remaining garlic powder until no longer pink; drain., Spread spaghetti sauce over crust to within 1 in. of edges. Top with beef mixture, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, olives and cheese. , Bake at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 917mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

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