Low Carb Crustless Pizza Bowl

Low Carb Crustless Pizza Bowl

Get all the comforting flavors of your favorite slice without the heavy crust! This quick, customizable pizza bowl is packed with protein and is sure to become your new go-to weeknight dinner.

What You Need

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 lb ground beef or Italian sausage

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt and pepper (to taste)

1/2 cup sugar-free marinara sauce

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup sliced mushrooms

1/4 cup sliced black olives

1/4 cup diced bell peppers

1/4 cup pepperoni slices (or turkey pepperoni)

2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)

How to Make It

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Have your oven-safe bowls or ramekins ready to go.

Brown the Meat: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add your ground beef or Italian sausage, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Once nicely browned, carefully drain off any excess grease.

Season the Meat: Stir the garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper into the cooked meat. Mix well and let it cook for 1 more minute so the flavors meld.

Assemble the Bowls: Divide the seasoned meat and layer it at the bottom of your oven-safe bowls. Pour the marinara sauce evenly over the top of the meat layer.

Add the Toppings: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the sauce. Layer on the mushrooms, black olives, bell peppers, and pepperoni slices. Finish with an even dusting of grated Parmesan cheese.

Bake and Serve: Place the bowls in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is beautifully melted and bubbly. Carefully remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil or parsley, and serve hot