This ultra-low-carb crustless pizza bowl delivers all the rich, savory flavors of a traditional pizza without the heavy dough. Packed with seasoned ground meat, tender bell peppers, zesty marinara, and a thick blanket of bubbly mozzarella cheese, this quick meal satisfies comfort food cravings in under thirty minutes.
Ingredients
Protein: 1 lb ground beef, Italian sausage, or ground turkey
Vegetables: 1 cup mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, and green), sliced into strips
Sauce: 1 cup low-carb marinara or sugar-free pizza sauce
Cheese: 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasoning: 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish: Finely chopped fresh parsley or a pinch of dried oregano
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Prepare two individual-sized aluminum pie pans or small oven-safe baking dishes by placing them on a sturdy baking sheet.
Step 2: Cook the Meat Layer
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, sausage, or turkey. Season with the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking the meat apart with a spatula, until completely browned. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
Step 3: Layer the Bowls
Divide the seasoned cooked meat evenly between the two aluminum pans, spreading it out into a level bottom layer. Pour half of the low-carb marinara sauce over the meat in each pan.
Step 4: Add the Vegetables and Cheese
Arrange the sliced colorful bell peppers over the sauce layer, pushing some toward the edges. Top each bowl generously with the shredded mozzarella cheese, ensuring the meat and vegetables are fully covered.
Step 5: Bake Until Bubbly
Place the baking sheet with the pizza bowls into the preheated oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbling around the edges. For the golden-brown spotted finish seen in image_10.png, turn the oven to broil for the final 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
Step 6: Garnish and Serve
Carefully remove the hot pans from the oven. Garnish the melted cheese layer with a sprinkle of finely chopped fresh parsley. Allow the bowls to cool for 5 minutes before serving directly from the pans.