Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole

Here’s a simple recipe for a Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 can (14 oz) pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup sliced pepperoni
• 1 can (6.5 oz) sliced black olives, drained (optional)
• 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Italian seasoning, to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for topping (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef (or Italian sausage) over medium heat until browned. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper. Cook until vegetables are softened. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste.
3. Stir in the pizza sauce, sliced pepperoni, and drained black olives (if using). Simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
4. Roll out the crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust. If needed, you can pinch the seams together to seal them.
5. Spread the meat mixture evenly over the crescent roll crust.
6. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the meat mixture, covering it completely.
7. If desired, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top for extra flavor.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crescent roll crust is golden brown.
9. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole!

Feel free to adjust the ingredients according to your taste preferences. Enjoy!