Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage or lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Toppings
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- ½ cup green bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup black olives, sliced
- 20 slices pepperoni
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Sauce & Seasoning
- 1 cup low-sugar pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage or ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add the onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the mushrooms and bell pepper and cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in the pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, oregano, garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Divide the mixture evenly among four oven-safe bowls or ramekins.
- Top each bowl with mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni, olives, and any additional favorite toppings.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- For a golden, lightly browned top, broil for 1–2 minutes, watching carefully.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve hot.
Optional Topping Ideas
- Cooked bacon
- Diced ham
- Grilled chicken
- Spinach
- Jalapeños
- Banana peppers
- Sautéed zucchini
- Fresh tomatoes
Tips
- Choose a low-sugar pizza sauce to keep the carb count lower.
- Drain cooked meat well to prevent excess grease.
- Add extra mozzarella for an ultra-cheesy pizza bowl.
- Serve with a simple green salad for a complete meal.
Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 420
- Protein: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 8g (varies with sauce and toppings)
- Fiber: 2g
- Net Carbs: ~6g
- Fat: 31g
