🍕 Low Carb Crustless Pizza Bowl
📋 Description:
This crustless pizza bowl is the ultimate low-carb comfort food that satisfies your pizza cravings without the guilt. Packed with seasoned meat, sautéed veggies, and melty cheese, it’s a keto-friendly dish you can whip up in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or anyone watching their carbs!
🧄 Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup low-carb pizza sauce or marinara (no sugar added)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional toppings: pepperoni slices, black olives, red pepper flakes, parmesan, fresh basil
🍳 Instructions:
- Sauté the Veggies
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, peppers, and mushrooms. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook another 30 seconds. - Cook the Meat
Push veggies to one side of the skillet. Add the ground beef or turkey to the other side and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain any excess fat. - Season It
Mix the meat and veggies together. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir in the pizza sauce and let simmer for 2–3 minutes. - Top with Cheese
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the cheese melt (about 2–3 minutes). - Serve & Enjoy
Scoop into bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings like pepperoni, olives, or red pepper flakes.
🍽 Servings:
Serves 4
Great as a main dish or even a fun family-style “pizza bar” where everyone customizes their bowl.
🔢 Nutritional Information (Per Serving, approx.):
- Calories: 360
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 7g (Net Carbs: ~5g)
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
(Varies depending on sauce and meat used)
🧠 Health Benefits:
- Low-carb/keto-friendly – supports blood sugar control and weight loss
- High in protein – helps with satiety and muscle maintenance
- Loaded with veggies – adds fiber, antioxidants, and micronutrients
- Gluten-free – safe for gluten-sensitive diets
- Customizable – can easily be made vegetarian or dairy-free
💡 Notes & Tips:
- Use ground Italian sausage or bacon for more flavor.
- Swap mozzarella with cheddar, provolone, or dairy-free cheese if needed.
- Add heat with jalapeños, hot sauce, or crushed red pepper.
- Make it in ramekins and bake at 400°F for 10 minutes for individual servings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
❓ Q&A Section
Q: Can I make this vegetarian?
A: Yes! Use crumbled tofu, tempeh, or a plant-based meat alternative. Add extra veggies like zucchini or spinach.
Q: What’s the best low-carb pizza sauce?
A: Look for sauces with no added sugar. Rao’s Homemade, Yo Mama’s, or make your own with crushed tomatoes and herbs.
Q: Can I meal prep this?
A: Absolutely. It reheats beautifully and tastes even better the next day!
Q: Is this kid-friendly?
A: Yes—just use milder seasonings and let kids pick their own toppings.
Q: Can I bake it instead of using the stovetop?
A: You bet! Assemble it in an oven-safe dish, top with cheese, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10–15 minutes.
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