Description
A flavorful, crustless pizza in a bowl that skips the carbs but delivers cheesy, meaty, and vegetable-packed comfort. Easy to customize and perfect for weeknight meals or low-carb eaters.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef, turkey, or halal-certified Italian sausage
1 (24-oz) jar marinara sauce, low-sugar
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 small onion, diced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground meat or sausage until browned, breaking up clumps. Add garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Blanch the vegetables (bell pepper, onion, mushrooms) in boiling water for 2 minutes to soften, or sauté in a bit of olive oil until tender. Set aside.
Ladle 1/4 to 1/3 of the meat-sauce mixture into 4 individual bowls (or one large serving bowl). Top with blanched vegetables and a generous layer of shredded mozzarella. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
Substitute halal-certified Italian sausage if using ground meat. Adjust toppings for children by omitting strong flavors like garlic or mushrooms. For extra richness, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter with the meat. Leftovers can be frozen after assembling (before baking) for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg