Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup low-sugar pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup sliced pepperoni
• ½ cup sliced mushrooms
• ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
• ¼ cup sliced black olives
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish or four oven-safe bowls.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef or sausage and cook for about 7–8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned and fully cooked.

Step 3

Drain any excess grease if necessary. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 4

Add the pizza sauce to the skillet and stir until everything is evenly coated. Simmer for 3–4 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.

Step 5

Transfer the meat mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the meat layer.

Step 7

Arrange the pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers, and black olives evenly over the cheese.

Step 8

Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and dried oregano.

Step 9

Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.

Step 10

For a golden brown top, broil on high for 2–3 minutes while watching carefully to prevent burning.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and allow the pizza bowl to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 12

Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and enjoy while hot.

Recipe Tips

• Use Italian sausage for extra flavor.
• Choose a low-carb pizza sauce with no added sugar.
• Add cooked bacon, spinach, jalapeños, or onions for extra variety.
• For additional protein, mix ground beef and Italian sausage together.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this crustless pizza bowl with:

• A crisp Caesar salad.
• Roasted broccoli.
• Garlic butter green beans.
• Zucchini noodles.
• Cauliflower rice.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days.

Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Reheating

• Microwave for 1–2 minutes until hot.
• Oven: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10–12 minutes.

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: 395
• Protein: 31g
• Total Fat: 27g
• Saturated Fat: 11g
• Carbohydrates: 7g
• Fiber: 2g
• Net Carbs: 5g
• Sugar: 3g
• Cholesterol: 95mg
• Sodium: 720mg
• Calcium: 28% DV
• Iron: 15% DV