This is hearty, cheesy deep-dish pie loaded with seasoned ground beef, Italian sausage, pepperoni, and melty mozzarella. A satisfying high-protein, low-carb dinner that tastes like a pizza but without the crust!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Rich, meaty layers with gooey cheese and crispy pepperoni
- Extremely high protein from beef, sausage, and cheese
- All the flavors of a deep-dish pizza in a simple bake
- Easy one-dish meal great for family dinners or meal prep
- Sugar-free, keto-friendly, and incredibly filling
Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- ½ lb (225g) Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup sugar-free pizza sauce or marinara
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pepperoni slices
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: ¼ cup grated parmesan for extra topping
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a deep 9-inch pie dish or 8×8 baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened (2–3 minutes).
- Add ground beef and Italian sausage. Cook until browned and crumbled, breaking up the meat. Drain excess fat if needed. Season with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in ½ cup pizza sauce and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Spread the meat mixture evenly in the prepared dish. Top with remaining pizza sauce.
- Sprinkle generously with shredded mozzarella, arrange pepperoni slices on top, and add extra parmesan if using.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. Broil for 1–2 minutes for extra browning if desired.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Bake Time: 20–25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~420
- Protein: 32g (high)
- Total Carbs: 6g
- Net Carbs: 5g
- Fat: 30g
