📝 Description
This Keto Pepperoni Pizza Casserole delivers all the flavors of pizza—without the carbs. Layers of seasoned meat, rich marinara, gooey cheese, and crispy pepperoni come together in one easy baked dish.
😋 Flavor & Experience
Think melty mozzarella, savory beef, spicy pepperoni, and herby tomato sauce baked into a bubbly, golden casserole. It’s comforting, cheesy, and completely low-carb friendly.
🛒 Ingredients
500 g (1 lb) ground beef or ground turkey
200 g pepperoni slices
1 cup sugar-free marinara sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp onion powder
Salt & black pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
Optional: sliced olives, mushrooms, jalapeños
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Cook the meat
Heat olive oil in a pan. Brown ground beef with garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Drain excess fat.
Add sauce
Stir in sugar-free marinara and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Layer the casserole
In a baking dish:
Add meat sauce layer
Sprinkle mozzarella
Add pepperoni slices
Repeat if desired.
Top it off
Finish with parmesan cheese and extra pepperoni on top.
Bake
Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Serve
Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and enjoy.
⏱️ Time
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 30 min
🔥 Nutrition (approx per serving)
Kcal: 420 | Protein: 32g | Servings: 6
