Description
This Supreme Meat Lovers Pizza Bake is the ultimate low-carb, high-protein comfort food. Loaded with Italian sausage, ground beef, pepperoni, and a medley of vegetables, it’s layered with rich marinara and gooey cheeses for the perfect casserole that tastes like your favorite pizza—without the crust!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 lb ground beef or ground pork, cooked and drained
- 6 slices pepperoni, chopped (plus a few whole for topping)
- Optional – grilled chicken breast
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups low-sugar pizza or marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the meats: In a skillet, brown the Italian sausage and ground beef. Drain excess fat. Stir in chopped pepperoni and optional bacon or chicken. Mix with marinara sauce and seasoning.
- Prep the veggies: Chop green peppers, onions, mushrooms, and olives.
- Layer the casserole: In a greased 9×13″ dish, layer half of the meat sauce, veggies, and cheese. Repeat layers and top with extra pepperoni and Parmesan.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Broil for 2-3 minutes for a crisp top.
- Cool and garnish: Let cool 5-10 minutes. Garnish with basil or parsley. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For a keto version, skip any pasta additions and stick to the meat and veggie layers. You can also swap the meats with ground turkey or plant-based alternatives. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Low Carb
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6th of dish)
- Calories: 368
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: supreme meat lovers pizza bake, pizza casserole, low carb pizza, high protein dinner