Killer Crock Pot Pizza Venison Optional
Satisfy your pizza cravings in the coziest way possible with this "Killer Crock Pot Pizza" recipe, featuring a hearty twist with optional venison! This crowd-pleasing dish layers tender pasta, savory seasoned meat, tangy pizza sauce, melty mozzarella and cheddar, and pepperoni for a mouthwatering slow-cooked meal the whole family will love. Enhanced with Italian seasoning, sautéed vegetables, and optional black olives, this recipe delivers all the classic pizza flavors with a comforting, casserole-style presentation. Perfect for game nights, family dinners, or potlucks, this crock pot pizza is easy to prepare and sure to impress. Plus, it’s versatile—swap venison for beef or sausage to suit your preferences. With just 20 minutes of prep and 4 hours of hands-off cooking, this is your go-to recipe for hassle-free comfort food packed with bold, irresistible flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground venison (or ground beef/sausage if preferred)
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 1 medium Bell pepper, diced
- 2 teaspoons Minced garlic
- 24 ounces Pizza sauce
- 8 ounces Sliced pepperoni
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 cups Pre-cooked pasta (penne, rotini, or your choice)
- 0.5 cup Black olives, sliced (optional)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional topping)
Instructions
In a large skillet, brown the ground venison (or your choice of protein) over medium heat. Break it up into small pieces as it cooks.
Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté together until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Season the mixture with the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and remove from heat.
Spray the inside of your crock pot with non-stick cooking spray for easy cleanup later.
Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the bottom of the crock pot.
Layer half of the cooked pasta evenly over the sauce.
Add half of the meat and vegetable mixture on top of the pasta layer.
Sprinkle half of the pepperoni slices, mozzarella cheese, and cheddar cheese over the meat mixture.
Pour half of the remaining pizza sauce over the ingredients to create another layer.
Repeat the layering process with the remaining pasta, meat, pepperoni, cheese, and sauce until all ingredients are used up.
If using, add sliced black olives to the top layer.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on low for 4 hours or until all the cheese is melted and the flavors are well combined.
Once cooked, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired, and serve warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 277.0 g | 355% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.6 g | 608% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 951 mg | 317% | |
| Sodium | 15406 mg | 670% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 346.9 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.6 g | 152% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.3 g | ||
| Protein | 294.9 g | 590% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 3578 mg | 275% | |
| Iron | 48.0 mg | 267% | |
| Potassium | 7430 mg | 158% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
