Beefy Pizza Casserole

From Southern Living Cooking School.

• Ready In: 1 hr 7 mins
• Serves: 8

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 7/8ounce) 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.
4. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
5. Sprinkle evenly with 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese.
6. Unroll pizza crust and place on top of cheese (tuck edges into baking dish, if necessary).
7. Brush with olive oil, and sprinkle evenly with remaining mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and remaining Italian seasoning.
8. Bake in a 425° oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.