🥓🧀🍕 Carnivore Pepperoni Pizza
This crustless (or meat-crust) pizza is the ultimate high-protein, zero-carb comfort food. Loaded with gooey cheese, crispy pepperoni, and savory meat crust, it’s ideal for anyone on a carnivore, keto, or high-protein diet. It’s pizza night—without the guilt!
📝 Ingredients:
👉 For the Meat Crust (base):
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or ground chicken/turkey
- 1 egg
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or parmesan (optional for firmness)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
👉 Toppings:
- 1–1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12–15 slices of pepperoni
- Optional extras: cooked bacon, ground sausage, more cheese
- Optional sprinkle: oregano or chili flakes (for flavor only)
👨🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Make the Meat Crust
- In a bowl, combine the ground meat, egg, cheese (optional), and seasonings.
- Spread mixture into a thin, even circle or rectangle on a parchment-lined baking tray (aim for ~¼ inch thick).
- Bake the Crust
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is firm and browned.
- Optional: drain excess fat and blot with paper towels.
- Add Toppings
- Sprinkle the baked crust with mozzarella and arrange pepperoni slices on top.
- Add other toppings if desired.
- Bake Again
- Return to the oven for 8–10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Broil (Optional)
- For a crispy golden top, broil for 1–2 minutes—watch closely!
- Rest, Slice & Serve
- Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve hot!
🍽️ Servings:
Serves 2–3
(Or one very hungry carnivore!)
🔍 Notes:
- Use parchment paper to avoid sticking and help with clean edges.
- Crust will firm up more as it cools.
- Ground chicken makes a crispier, thinner crust compared to beef.
💡 Tips:
- Cheese Options: Add provolone, cheddar, or pepper jack for a flavor twist.
- Meal Prep Friendly: Make and freeze the crusts, then just top and reheat!
- Air Fryer Option: Cook mini versions in the air fryer at 375°F for 8–10 mins per side.
🧾 Nutritional Info (Per Serving, based on 3 servings):
- Calories: ~450–550
- Protein: ~35g
- Fat: ~35g
- Carbs: 0g (or <1g with spices)
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
🌿 Benefits:
- Zero carbs – Ideal for carnivore, keto, diabetic, and low-carb lifestyles.
- High protein – Supports muscle repair, satiety, and energy.
- Satisfies cravings – All the flavor of pizza with none of the junk.
- Gluten-free & grain-free – No flour, no fillers.
❓ Q&A:
Q: Can I use pork sausage instead of ground beef?
A: Yes! Sausage gives even more flavor—just check it’s sugar-free if you’re strict carnivore.
Q: Can I store and reheat it?
A: Yes! Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze slices. Reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture.
Q: Can I skip the cheese?
A: Absolutely. Use just meat and pepperoni for a dairy-free version.
Q: Can I make it thicker like deep-dish?
A: You can double the crust ingredients and cook longer (~18–20 minutes), but thinner usually crisps better.