Description
A delightful twist on traditional pizza that promises all the flavors without the carbs. Perfect for anyone following a low-carb or keto lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: Olives, pepperoni slices, or cooked turkey bacon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown the ground beef or turkey over medium heat in a large skillet for about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onions become translucent, around 3-4 minutes.
- Toss in the diced bell peppers and sliced mushrooms. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and sprinkle in the oregano, basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Spread half of the meat mixture evenly in a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish. Layer half of the mozzarella cheese on top.
- Repeat with the remaining meat mixture and top with the rest of the mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute meat with lentils or tempeh. For a vegan option, use dairy-free cheese and add more vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg