Description
This low carb crustless pizza bowl delivers all the bold, cheesy flavors of traditional pizza—without the crust. Baked in one pan and packed with meat, veggies, and gooey cheese, it’s a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 500 g ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (425 g) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup sliced beef pepperoni
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional: 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- Optional: 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- Optional: Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper for 5 minutes until soft.
- Add mushrooms and garlic. Cook 3–5 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and soften.
- Add ground meat and cook for 7–10 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Pour in tomato sauce and stir to combine. Add pepperoni and stir gently.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly on top.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest a few minutes. Garnish with optional toppings before serving.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for chicken or turkey for a lighter version.
- Use a cheese blend for extra flavor depth.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes or jalapeños for heat.
- To avoid extra liquid, fully cook vegetables before adding sauce.
- Bake in individual ramekins for single-serve portions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
