Keto Pizza Casserole with Ground Beef Recipe
This easy keto pizza casserole is loaded with seasoned ground beef, Italian sausage, marinara sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni for all the flavors of a meat lovers pizza without the crust. It's a simple low carb dinner recipe that's family friendly, high in protein, and ready in about 30 minutes.
Servings: 8
Calories: 560
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
- ½ Onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 pound Italian Sausage
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 sugar free Jar Marinara
- 2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- ½ Cup Grated parmesan
- 30 slices Pepperoni
- ¼ Cup sliced black olives (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté your onions and green peppers in the avocado oil until translucent. (about 5 minutes )
- Add in your sausage and ground beef, chopping and stirring until brown. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Drain the grease from the meat and discard.
- Add in the Raos Marinara Sauce, stirring to combine then flatten the top with a spatula.
- Add both the cheeses to cover the top, followed by a solid layer of pepperoni.
- Add the sliced olives (optional)
- Place skillet in oven on high broil to brown the top.
- Serve. Makes 8 servings
Notes
Use your favorite sugar-free marinara or pizza sauce for the best flavor and lowest carb count.
If you don't have an oven-safe skillet, prepare the meat mixture in a large skillet and transfer it to a 9x13-inch casserole dish before adding the cheese and toppings.
This recipe is easy to customize with your favorite pizza toppings such as mushrooms, bacon, ham, jalapeños, black olives, or extra pepperoni.
For a leaner version, substitute some or all of the Italian sausage with additional ground beef, ground turkey, or ground chicken.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 560 | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g