Keto Crustless Pizza

This Keto Crustless Pizza provides all the classic flavors of your favorite pie without the high-carb crust. Because it uses seasoned ground beef as a hearty base, you get a protein-packed meal that is both filling and satisfying. Furthermore, this skillet method allows the cheese to become perfectly bubbly and golden in just a few minutes.

Ingredients & What You’ll Need

Gather these fresh vegetables and savory meats to build a delicious pizza experience that fits your low-carb lifestyle.

• Ground beef: Serves as the solid, protein-rich foundation for the pizza.
• Unsweetened pizza sauce: Adds the traditional tomato zest without any hidden sugars.
• Mushrooms: Provide an earthy texture and absorb the savory flavors of the meat.
• Olives: Offer a salty and briny pop to every bite.
• Pepperoni: Gives the dish a classic spicy and smoky pizza aroma.
• Green, red, and orange bell peppers: Contribute a bright crunch and a subtle sweetness.
• White onion: Adds a sharp and aromatic layer to the vegetable toppings.
• Mozzarella cheese: Creates a melty, gooey blanket over the entire skillet.
• Salt and pepper: Enhance the natural flavors of the beef and vegetables.
• Italian seasoning: Infuses the meat base with traditional herbs like oregano and basil.

How to Make Keto Crustless Pizza

This simple process involves browning the meat on the stovetop before finishing the toppings in the oven for a perfect melt.

1. Prepare the Meat Base

First, preheat your oven to 400°F. Place a skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. You should cook the meat for about 5 minutes until it is golden brown and fully cooked through. Next, add the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the beef. Stir everything well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the base.

2. Layer the Toppings

After the meat is seasoned, remove the skillet from the heat. Spread a thin layer of mozzarella cheese directly over the beef to act as a binder. Subsequently, pour the pizza sauce over the cheese and spread it out evenly. Layer the mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, and pepperoni slices across the top. Finally, cover the entire mixture with the remaining mozzarella cheese.

3. Bake and Serve

Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes. You must wait until the cheese is bubbly and starting to turn golden brown around the edges. Consequently, the vegetables will soften slightly while the flavors meld together. Therefore, you can remove the skillet from the oven and slice the pizza into four portions to serve immediately.

Tips and Notes

• Drain the Fat: You should drain any excess grease from the ground beef before adding the sauce to prevent a soggy pizza.
• Skillet Choice: Use a cast-iron skillet if possible because it retains heat exceptionally well and creates a better sear on the meat.
• Sauce Selection: Always check the label of your pizza sauce to ensure it contains no added cane sugar or high-fructose corn syrup.
• Customization: Feel free to swap the pepperoni for Italian sausage or add jalapeños if you prefer a spicier profile.

Yield: 4 servings

Keto Crustless Pizza

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This Keto Crustless Pizza is the perfect solution for pizza night cravings. It replaces the traditional dough with a seasoned ground beef base, making it naturally gluten-free and very low in net carbs.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup unsweetened pizza sauce
• 4 mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup olives, sliced
• 10-15 slices pepperoni
• 1/4 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1/4 red and orange bell peppers, sliced
• 1/4 white onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

1. Beef: Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
2. Season: Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the meat and stir.
3. Layer: Top the beef with a little cheese, then the pizza sauce and vegetables.
4. Finish: Add the pepperoni and the rest of the mozzarella cheese on top.
5. Bake: Place the skillet in the oven at 400°F for 10-15 minutes.
6. Serve: Cut into four slices and serve while the cheese is hot and bubbly.

Notes

• Vegetable Prep: Slice the peppers thinly so they soften quickly during the short baking time.
• Serving: This pizza pairs perfectly with a fresh Caesar salad (no croutons) for a complete meal.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

per serving
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 380Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gCarbohydrates: 6gNet Carbohydrates: 4gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 26g