Description
This Crock Pot Low Carb Pizza Casserole is a delicious, easy-to-make meal perfect for those seeking a comforting, low-carb dish. Combining ground beef, Italian sausage, pepperoni, and flavorful vegetables with a tangy pizza sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, this casserole simulates all the beloved flavors of pizza without the crust, making it ideal for low-carb diets. Slow-cooked to perfection in a crock pot, it offers convenience and rich taste in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
Vegetables
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup diced onions
Dairy
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Other
- 1 jar pizza sauce (low carb)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the meats: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage together until fully cooked, breaking the meat apart as it cooks for even browning.
- Drain fat and transfer: Drain excess fat from the skillet to keep the dish from becoming greasy, then transfer the browned meats into the crock pot.
- Add vegetables and sauce: Add the pepperoni slices, diced bell peppers, diced onions, and the jar of low-carb pizza sauce into the crock pot.
- Season and combine: Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, then add salt and pepper to taste. Stir all ingredients thoroughly to blend flavors evenly.
- Top with cheese: Spread the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the meat and vegetable mixture in the crock pot.
- Cook slowly: Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the cheese to melt perfectly.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the casserole hot for a hearty and satisfying low-carb meal.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes when seasoning.
- You can substitute Italian sausage with turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- Use a sugar-free pizza sauce to keep the recipe low carb.
- This casserole can also be made in a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
