Cheesy Crockpot Pizza Casserole with Ground Beef

Close up square photo of a crockpot pizza casserole in the inner pot of a slow cooker.

Cheesy Crockpot Pizza Casserole with Ground Beef

This crockpot pizza casserole recipe will be a hit at your next family dinner. This recipe combines layers of pasta, gooey cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings all slow-cooked to perfection. With less than 15 minutes of hands-on time, you'll have a mouthwatering dish that's as enjoyable to prepare as it is to eat.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword crockpot

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 3 10

Total Time 3 25

Servings

Calories 610kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

1 pound rigatoni pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
8 ounces pepperoni dices.
26 ounces marinara sauce
16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
5 ounces shredded parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Cook the pasta in a pot of salted water according to package directions, reducing the cooking time by 2 minutes from what is recommended.
Drain and add to your slow cooker.
While the pasta is cooking, cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 6 minutes crumbling with the back of a spoon. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and salt and cook for 1 more minute.
Drain excess grease and transfer the beef mixture to your slow cooker. Toss with the pasta. Add the pepperoni and marinara sauce and stir to combine.
Stir in ¾ of the mozzarella cheese. Cover and cook over low heat for 3 hours.
Top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan and cover until the cheese melts.

Notes

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. (They will taste even better the next day!) Redhead in the oven or microwave.

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