Carnivore-Style Deep-Dish Pizza Pie

 

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef or pork (to replace the pizza dough as the base)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup cooked Italian sausage (or your favorite meat topping)
• 1 cup sugar-free pizza sauce (or you can make your own with crushed tomatoes and seasoning)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for greasing)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional, for flavor)
• 2 large eggs (optional, for binding the “crust”)

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Directions:

1. Preheat the oven:
   Set your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a deep 9-inch pie dish or a cast-iron skillet with olive oil.
2. Make the “crust”:
   In a bowl, mix the ground beef (or pork) with a pinch of salt and pepper. If you want to make it more “bready,” you can mix in 1 or 2 eggs to help bind the meat together. Press the meat mixture into the prepared dish, forming a crust-like layer that covers the bottom of the pan and slightly up the sides.
3. Layer the ingredients:
   Start with a layer of mozzarella cheese on top of the meat crust, followed by cooked sausage and any other meat toppings you like (such as bacon, pepperoni, or more sausage). You can also layer in a bit of grated Parmesan for extra richness.
4. Add the sauce:
   Spread the sugar-free pizza sauce over the meat and cheese layer. If you’re using homemade pizza sauce, make sure it’s free from sugars or any plant-based additives.
5. Top it off:
   Add another layer of mozzarella cheese and arrange the pepperoni slices on top. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning if desired.
6. Bake:
   Fold any overhanging meat edges over slightly to form a rustic crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly, and the “crust” is fully cooked.
7. Cool and serve:
   Let the pizza rest for a few minutes before slicing. Enjoy your carnivore-friendly pizza!

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Pro Tip: If you want to add some extra flavor, you can drizzle melted butter over the crust or sprinkle some grated Parmesan on top before baking. You could also add some crushed red pepper flakes for spice.

This version will keep the spirit of a deep-dish pizza but remain within the limits of a carnivore diet.