Ingredients — 4 Servings
Meat & Vegetables
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup low-sugar pizza or marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
Cheese
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add garlic and ground beef.
- Cook until the beef is browned and reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add the sliced red, yellow, and green peppers.
- Cook for about 4–5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in pizza/marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Divide the mixture between 4 oven-safe bowls or baking dishes.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- For a more golden top, broil for 1–2 minutes, watching carefully.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Nut & Allergen Information
- Peanuts/tree nuts: None required.
- Dairy: Mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Gluten: Naturally gluten-free if the pizza/marinara sauce and seasonings are gluten-free.
- Soy: Check packaged pizza sauce and cheese labels if you have a soy allergy.
Approximate Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 430–500 kcal
- Protein: 32–38 g
- Carbohydrates: 10–15 g
- Fat: 28–32 g
- Fiber: 3–4 g
- Net carbs: approximately 7–11 g
Nutrition varies according to the beef, cheese, and sauce brands used.
Q&A
Q: Is this crustless?
Yes. There is no pizza dough or traditional crust.
Q: Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?
Yes. Cook ground turkey to 165°F (74°C).
Q: Can I add pepperoni?
Yes. Add sliced pepperoni before adding the cheese.
Q: Can I use chicken?
Yes. Ground chicken works well; cook it to 165°F (74°C).
Q: Can I make it ahead?
Yes. Assemble the bowls, refrigerate them, and bake when ready. Make sure leftovers are refrigerated promptly and reheated thoroughly.
Q: Can I add more vegetables?
Yes. Mushrooms, spinach, zucchini, or olives are good additions.