Description
This Crustless Pizza is a quick and delicious low-carb alternative to traditional pizza, featuring seasoned ground turkey cooked with garlic and Italian herbs, layered with keto-friendly pizza sauce, mushrooms, olives, pepperoni, and a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, all baked to bubbly perfection.
Ingredients
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Meat and Seasoning
- 1/2 pound lean ground turkey (or ground beef)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasonings
Cheese and Sauce
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup keto pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
Toppings
- 4 small mushrooms, chopped
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 8 slices pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to prepare for baking the pizza.
- Cook the Turkey: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add ground turkey (or ground beef) and break it apart with a spatula, cooking for 4–5 minutes until no longer pink. Stir in the Italian seasonings to evenly flavor the meat.
- Add Cheese and Assemble: Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the grated cheddar cheese until well combined with the cooked meat. Spread the keto pizza sauce evenly over the mixture, then layer chopped mushrooms, sliced olives, and pepperoni slices on top. Finally, sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese over everything.
- Bake: Place the entire skillet into the preheated oven. Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top, ensuring the toppings are heated through.
- Serve: Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Slice the crustless pizza into four portions and serve immediately while hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Using lean ground turkey keeps the dish lower in fat but ground beef can be used for richer flavor.
- Keto pizza sauce is usually low in sugar and carbs; regular pizza sauce can be substituted if preferred.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free due to the absence of traditional pizza crust.
- For added vegetables, consider adding bell peppers or spinach with the mushrooms.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute cheeses with vegan alternatives.
