How to Make Pepperoni Meatza - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you love pizza but are looking for a healthier alternative, then look no further than this delicious Pepperoni Meatza recipe. This low-carb, gluten-free, and keto-friendly dish is perfect for satisfying your pizza cravings without all the guilt. Instead of using traditional pizza dough, this recipe swaps it out for a meat crust, resulting in a protein-packed and flavorful meal that's sure to become a new family favorite.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste (Optional)
  • 2 pounds extra lean ground beef
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (12 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) package sliced pepperoni, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 -12x17-inch pizza

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Mix together salt, caraway seeds, oregano, garlic salt, ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  • Mix ground beef and eggs in a mixing bowl until thoroughly incorporated. Add Parmesan cheese and seasoning mixture to beef; combine. Press ground beef mixture into a 12x17-inch pan, spread out evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meat is no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain grease.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and turn on the oven's broiler.
  • Sprinkle 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese over baked meat, followed by tomato sauce in an even layer. Sprinkle another 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce and top with slices of pepperoni. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over pizza.
  • Broil until cheese is melted, bubbling, and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    506 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 220mg
    • Sodium: 2521mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 57g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 545mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 285mg

    Categories

    Pepperoni recipes