I made these last Tuesday because I was craving pizza but didn’t want to deal with dough, and honestly? My husband ate both of his portions before I even sat down.There’s something about melted cheese bubbling over seasoned ground beef and peppers that just hits different.
The edges get all caramelized and crispy, the cheese pulls when you scoop into it, and you get that perfect pizza flavor without feeling weighed down after.I baked these in little foil pans because cleanup is basically nonexistent, and they reheat beautifully the next day—if there are any leftovers.
**INGREDIENTS:*** 1 lb ground beef* 1 cup pizza sauce (or marinara)* 1 tsp garlic powder* 1 tsp Italian seasoning* Salt and pepper to taste* 1 bell pepper (red), sliced into rings* 1 bell pepper (green), sliced into rings* 1 bell pepper (yellow or orange), sliced into rings* 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese* ½ cup shredded cheddar (optional, for extra flavor)* Pepperoni slices (optional)**INSTRUCTIONS:**Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked and crumbly. Drain any excess grease.Stir in the pizza sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until everything smells rich and tomatoey.Preheat your oven to 375°F.Grab your foil pans (or small oven-safe dishes). Layer the bell pepper rings on the bottom—they’ll soften and get slightly sweet as they bake.Spoon the seasoned beef mixture over the peppers, spreading it out evenly.Top generously with mozzarella and cheddar. Don’t be shy—the cheese is what makes this.Add pepperoni slices on top if you’re using them.Bake for 15–18 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and starting to brown in spots.Let them cool for just a minute or two before digging in.The beef gets savory and slightly crispy at the edges, the peppers add a little sweetness and crunch, and that melted cheese? Pure comfort.Would you add mushrooms or keep it simple like this?