Zero-Carb Crustless Pizza Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage (Use ground beef or Italian sausage.)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup pepperoni (Sliced and chopped.)
• 0.5 cup mushrooms (Sliced.)
• 0.5 cup bell pepper (Diced.)
• 0.25 cup red onion (Diced.)
• 0.5 cup low-sugar pizza sauce
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• salt and black pepper (To taste.)
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
• red pepper flakes (Optional, to taste.)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef or Italian sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked.

3. 3

   Drain any excess grease from the skillet.

4. 4

   Add the sliced mushrooms, diced bell pepper, and diced red onion to the skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes, until the vegetables are slightly softened.

5. 5

   Stir in the pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add optional red pepper flakes if desired.

6. 6

   Divide the mixture evenly among oven-safe bowls or ramekins.

7. 7

   Top the bowls generously with the shredded mozzarella, chopped pepperoni, and grated Parmesan.

8. 8

   Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

9. 9

   If desired, broil for 1–2 minutes to create a golden, bubbly cheese topping. Watch closely while broiling.

10. 10

    Let the pizza bowls cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

The source gives a choice of ground beef or Italian sausage, so nutrition will vary depending on the protein selected. The source does not specify the number or capacity of bowls; divide the mixture evenly among suitable oven-safe bowls or ramekins.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• low-carb
• keto-friendly
• Italian-inspired
• baked
• one-pan
• individual servings
• gluten-free