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