Keto Pizza Casserole

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This Keto Pizza Casserole has a rich and cheesy texture. We prepare this baked pizza casserole with ground beef, olive oil, onion, garlic, mushrooms, green bell pepper, sugar-free marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, pepperoni, black olives, Italian seasoning, and fresh basil. This baked pizza casserole contains approximately 430 calories and only 5 g of net carbs. This baked pizza casserole takes about 45 minutes to prepare and cook from start to finish. This Keto Pizza Casserole is perfect for lunch, dinner, family meals, weekly meal prep, potlucks, game nights, holiday gatherings, and busy weeknights. You can assemble it earlier and refrigerate it for 24 hours before baking or freeze it for 3 months for later use. You can serve it with Caesar Salad, Garlic Butter Broccoli, Keto Garlic Bread, Roasted Asparagus, or Creamy Avocado Salad.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

STATS:

  • Course: Main Course
  • Cook Duration: 30 minutes
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Keto
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Servings: 8
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Portion Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 430 Kcal
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cooking Method: Bake

TOOLS:

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Chopping board
  • Knife
  • Spoon
  • Cheese grater
  • Oven

INGREDIENTS:

  • Two pounds of ground beef
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup mushrooms
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1½ cups marinara sauce
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Black pepper
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt
  • 3 cups mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 20–25 pepperoni slices
  • 2 tbsp basil

INGREDIENT NOTES & THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:

GROUND BEEF:

  • We use ground beef because it provides a rich flavor and hearty texture.

OLIVE OIL:

  • We utilize olive oil to sauté the ingredients and add healthy fats. Instead, you can use avocado oil or butter.

GARLIC:

  • Garlic provides a bold, aromatic flavor. As an alternative, you can use garlic powder.

MUSHROOMS:

  • Mushrooms add a meaty texture and earthy flavor. Instead, you can use zucchini, spinach, or eggplant.

GREEN BELL PEPPER:

  • Green bell pepper gives freshness and a slight crunch. As a substitute, you can use poblano pepper or omit it.

SUGAR-FREE MARINARA SAUCE:

  • We use sugar-free marinara sauce for authentic pizza flavor without added carbs. You can replace it with homemade keto pizza sauce.

MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

  • Mozzarella creates a gooey, melty cheese layer. As a substitute, you can use provolone or Monterey Jack cheese.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

  • Parmesan adds a rich, salty flavor and helps create a golden topping. Instead, you can use Pecorino Romano or Asiago cheese.

PEPPERONI:

  • Pepperoni provides the classic pizza taste and a slightly spicy flavor. As a replacement, you can use bacon, salami, or cooked sausage.

BLACK OLIVES:

  • Black olives add a salty, savory flavor. You can substitute them with Kalamata olives or green olives.

FRESH BASIL:

  • Fresh basil gives a bright, herbaceous finish. Instead, you can use fresh parsley or oregano.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, grease the dish and warm the oven to 375°F.
  2. Warm olive oil in the skillet then cook onion for 3 minutes and garlic for 30 seconds.
  3. Cook the ground beef and strain additional grease from it.
  4. Include bell peppers and mushrooms, cook them for 5 minutes.
  5. Then mix salt, Italian seasoning, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, sugar-free marinara sauce, onion powder, and black pepper.
  6. Simmer the ingredients for 5 minutes then spread half of the meat mixture in the dish.
  7. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and parmesan cheese then remaining meat mixture.
  8. Include remaining cheeses on top and arrange the pepperoni slices and olive on top.
  9. Bake the dish for 25 minutes and broil for 3 minutes.
  10. Lastly, cool the dish for ten minutes then garnish with parsley and basil.

TIPS:

  • Strain out the extra grease from the beef.
  • Include cooked bacon to get additional flavor.
  • We utilize spicy pepperoni for extra heat.
  • Include zucchini or spinach for additional veggies.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SALADS:

  • Caesar Salad
  • Greek Salad
  • Avocado Cucumber Salad
  • Spinach Salad
  • Garden Salad

VEGETABLES:

  • Garlic Butter Broccoli
  • Roasted Asparagus
  • Sautéed Green Beans
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • Garlic Mushrooms

BREADS:

  • Keto Garlic Bread
  • Fathead Breadsticks
  • Almond Flour Rolls
  • Keto Dinner Rolls
  • Cheese Breadsticks

SIDE DISHES:

  • Cauliflower Mash
  • Cauliflower Rice
  • Zucchini Noodles
  • Creamed Spinach
  • Cheesy Cauliflower Bake

DIPS & SAUCES:

  • Ranch Dressing
  • Garlic Aioli
  • Marinara Sauce
  • Basil Pesto
  • Blue Cheese Dip

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put this pizza in a tightly closed box and stock them for just 3 to 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • Store this pizza for longer than 80 to 90 days.

FAQs:

Could I make these earlier than the required time?

  • Yes, you may assemble it one day in advance and bake when needed to serve.

Is this recipe good to freeze?

  • Yes, it freezes well and gives better results.

How to avoid a watery casserole?

  • You may drain the cooked beef and vegetables and then include them in the recipe.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

NUTRITION FACTS:

Calories: 430

Total Carbs: 7 g

Net Carbs: 5 g

Fiber: 2 g

Sugar: 3 g

Fat: 31 g

Protein: 33 g

Sodium: 860 mg

Portion Size: 1 slice