Description
A delicious and easy low-carb pizza casserole packed with cheesy goodness, savory meats, and pizza flavors without the crust—perfect for keto or low-carb diets.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups low-carb marinara sauce
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12–15 slices of pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, and chopped onion over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in marinara sauce, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add mushrooms, olives, and green pepper. Mix well and remove from heat.
- Spread half of the meat mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
- Top with 1 cup mozzarella cheese and half the Parmesan.
- Layer the remaining meat mixture over the cheese, then top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Place pepperoni slices on top.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use sugar-free marinara to keep carbs low.
- Add or remove vegetables based on preference or carb count.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg