Crustless Keto Pizza Bake is a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional pizza, loaded with seasoned meat, rich tomato flavor, melted cheese, and classic pizza toppings. This easy casserole-style recipe gives you all the cheesy, satisfying pizza flavors without the carb-heavy crust.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Servings
6 servings
Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Sauce & Toppings
- ½ cup sugar-free pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- ¼ cup diced bell peppers
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or similar casserole dish.
- Cook the Meat Mixture
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Drain excess grease if needed.
- Season the Filling
- Add salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Stir well and cook for 1–2 minutes to combine flavors.
- Add Pizza Sauce
- Mix in the sugar-free pizza sauce.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the mixture is well combined.
- Assemble the Pizza Bake
- Spread the meat mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Add pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, and bell peppers.
- Bake
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden.
- Serve
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 28g
- Net Carbs: 5g
Storage
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the oven or microwave until warm.
- Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.
Keto Tips
- Use sugar-free pizza sauce to keep carbs low.
- Add extra cheese for a higher-fat keto version.
- Replace beef with chicken, sausage, or turkey for variety.
- Add spinach, bacon, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
