# Pizza Rice

A high-protein, meal-prep friendly rice dish featuring a savory pepperoni and ground beef base with classic Italian flavors.

- Servings: 8 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 640 g long grain rice
- 900 g beef bone broth
- morton kosher salt (optional)
- dried oregano (optional)
- 114 g pepperoni, diced
- 60 g tomato paste
- 900 g 96% lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp morton kosher salt
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- 440 g marinara sauce
- 240 g reduced-fat ricotta
- 60 g parmigiano reggiano, finely grated
- 1 handful basil, sliced
- 240 g marinara sauce
- 240 g 2% mozzarella, shredded

## Instructions

1. Add rice, beef bone broth, salt, and oregano to a rice cooker and cook.
2. In a large pot, cook diced pepperoni for 5-6 minutes until fat renders, then stir in tomato paste and cook until slightly darkened.
3. Add ground beef, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning to the pot; cook until fully browned.
4. Mix in the cooked rice, marinara sauce, ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano, and sliced basil until combined, then smooth the surface.
5. Spread the remaining marinara sauce over the top and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.
6. Bake uncovered in a 400°F (200°C) oven until cheese melts, or cover and cook on stovetop over low heat until melted.

## Equipment

- rice cooker
- large pot
- oven

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/De2H9BoBfiC/?vrfl=MXNtNjVnaTFpZHRhMA==
- Creator: Tom Walsh
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/21780e8e-157a-47a2-ae10-c84dc74f0c12
- Extracted: 2026-10-25

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