Description
A low-carb, protein-packed “meatza” featuring a crispy beef crust loaded with gooey mozzarella, classic pepperoni, and rich pizza sauce—perfect for keto pizza night.
Ingredients
450 g lean ground beef
2 large eggs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ cup pizza sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
20 pepperoni slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly mixed.
- Pat the beef mixture onto the prepared sheet into a thin, even rectangle or circle (~¼-inch thick).
- Bake 25 minutes, until the edges are golden and the crust is firm. Let rest 5 minutes.
- Increase oven to 425 °F (220 °C). Spread pizza sauce over crust, then top with mozzarella and pepperoni.
- Bake 10 more minutes until cheese is bubbly. For extra crispness, broil 1–2 minutes—watch closely.
- Remove, let cool briefly, slice into pieces, and serve.
Notes
- Press the beef out as thinly as possible to account for shrinkage and ensure a crispy edge.
- Make the crust up to 24 hrs ahead and refrigerate; add sauce and toppings just before rebaking.
- Reheat leftovers in a hot oven or air fryer at 350 °F for 8–10 minutes to restore crispness.
- Omit Parmesan and use dairy-free cheese alternatives for a lactose-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pizza
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
