Categories: Casserole, Ground Beef, Main Dish

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 4 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, divided
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 (26 ounce) jar tomato and basil pasta sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 (13 7/8 ounce) can refrigerated prepared pizza crust
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the first 3 ingredients and 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning, stirring until the beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain well and return to skillet.

2. Add flour to mixture in skillet; stir until blended.

3. Stir in spaghetti sauce; bring mixture to a boil over med-high heat, stirring constantly. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 13×9 inch baking dish.

4. Sprinkle evenly with 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese.

5. Unroll pizza crust and place on top of cheese (tuck edges into baking dish, if necessary).

6. Brush with olive oil, and sprinkle evenly with remaining mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and remaining Italian seasoning.

7. Bake in a 425° oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

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