Crustless Pizza Bake
Are you craving pizza but want to skip the carbs? Look no further! Dive into the world of Crustless Pizza Bake, a mouthwatering alternative that satisfies your pizza cravings without the guilt. Let’s explore the recipe and the savory journey of crafting this delightful dish.
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Pizza Sauce Ingredients:
Ingredients | Quantity |
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Tomato Sauce | 1 cup |
Dried Oregano | 1 teaspoon |
Dried Basil | 1 teaspoon |
Garlic Powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
Salt | To taste |
Black Pepper | To taste |
Pizza Bake Ingredients:
Ingredients | Quantity |
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Ground Beef (or alternatives) | 1 pound |
Onion | 1 small, chopped |
Red Bell Pepper | 1/2, chopped |
Green Bell Pepper | 1/2, chopped |
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese | 1 1/2 cups |
Sliced Black Olives | 1/2 cup |
Sliced Pepperoni | 1/2 cup (low-carb brand) |
Grated Parmesan Cheese | 1/4 cup |
Red Pepper Flakes (optional) | 1/4 teaspoon (for heat) |
Fresh Basil Leaves (optional) | For garnish |
Instructions:
- Preheat Your Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) baking dish.
- Prepare the Pizza Sauce:
- Mix together tomato sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Set aside.
- Brown the Ground Beef:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
- Drain any excess fat.
- Add Vegetables:
- Add chopped onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper to the skillet with the browned beef.
- Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Layer the Bake:
- Spread half of the prepared pizza sauce in the greased baking dish.
- Place the beef and vegetable mixture on top.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese, sliced black olives, and sliced pepperoni.
- Pour the remaining pizza sauce over the top.
- Add the remaining mozzarella cheese, sliced olives, and sliced pepperoni.
- Finish with Parmesan:
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top. Add red pepper flakes for heat if desired.
- Bake:
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Remove the Crustless Pizza Bake from the oven.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves for a burst of color and flavor.
- Enjoy:
- Serve your Crustless Pizza Bake hot and savor all the familiar pizza flavors without the carbs!