Carnivore-Style Chicago Meat Lovers’ Pizza

Carnivore-Style Chicago Meat Lovers’ Pizza

Crust:

Instead of a traditional dough, we’ll use cheese and egg to create a cheesy, sturdy base that will hold all the meat and toppings, while being low-carb.

Crust Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (for the crust)

• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

• 2 large eggs

• 1/4 cup ground pork rinds (for a little extra crunch, optional)

• Salt (to taste)

• Freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Toppings:

• 1 lb Italian sausage (crumbled or in links, your choice)

• 1/2 lb pepperoni slices (or more if you love it)

• 1/2 lb cooked bacon, crumbled

• 1/2 lb ground beef (or a meatloaf blend for more flavor)

• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for the top)

• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (for sprinkling)

• 1/4 cup sugar-free marinara sauce or a thick, carnivore-friendly tomato sauce (optional, if you like some sauce under your cheese)

• Optional: Red chili flakes, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning for extra flavor

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). If you’re using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats for that extra crispy crust.

2. Prepare the Crust:

   • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the mozzarella cheese (about 1-2 minutes in the microwave).

   • Add the eggs, parmesan cheese, ground pork rinds (optional), salt, and pepper to the melted cheese, and stir until well combined.

   • Spread the mixture evenly into a greased deep-dish pizza pan or a cake pan to form the crust. Press it down to cover the bottom and slightly up the sides (since it’s Chicago-style, you want the crust to be a bit deep).

   • Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes until it’s golden and set.

3. Prepare the Meat Toppings:

   • While the crust is baking, cook the Italian sausage and ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Once browned, drain any excess fat.

   • Cook the bacon and crumble it once it’s crispy.

   • Slice the pepperoni.

4. Assemble the Pizza:

   • Once the crust has finished baking, spread a thin layer of carnivore-friendly marinara sauce (optional) over the crust.

   • Layer on your cooked sausage, ground beef, crumbled bacon, and pepperoni.

   • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese generously over the meat.

5. Bake the Pizza:

   • Place the pizza back in the oven and bake at 375°F for about 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.

6. Finishing Touches:

   • After baking, you can optionally sprinkle some extra Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes on top for an extra punch of flavor.

7. Serve:

   • Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. The crust will hold together and be nice and cheesy, while the meat toppings will give you that savory, protein-packed bite in every piece.

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Optional Garnishes:

• A dollop of sour cream or ranch (if you want a creamy dipping sauce)

• Fresh herbs like basil or parsley (if you’re feeling fancy and want a little color)

This pizza is packed with flavor, loaded with your favorite meats, and totally carnivore-friendly. It’ll be sure to please everyone at the table, meat-lover or not! How does this look for your next pizza night?