Keto Beef Pizza Casserole
Let’s talk about cravings—specifically the “I want pizza, but I also want to wear jeans tomorrow” kind. Enter: Keto Beef Pizza Casserole. This beauty tastes like a pizza party crashed your keto life in the best way. It’s gooey, saucy, and low-carb without being low-fun. Say goodbye to cauliflower crusts that taste like sadness. You get bold flavor, no bloating, and zero crust-related heartbreak. It’s got all the comfort without the carb consequences. Bake this bad boy, toss on stretchy pants (just in case), and enjoy the cheesy, plant-powered sass your dinner routine desperately needs.
Keto Beef Pizza Casserole
This vegan keto pizza casserole swaps meat and cheese for delicious plant-based alternatives—without sacrificing that cheesy, saucy, pizza-night flavor you crave.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1½ cups vegan ground beef substitute
- 1 cup marinara sauce sugar-free
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper optional
- 1 cup vegan mozzarella shreds
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast for extra cheesy vibes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) like the multitasking goddess you are.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onions until soft—about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, but not burnt (we’re making dinner, not regrets).
- Toss in the vegan beef and brown it up, about 5–6 minutes.
- Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, red pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer it all together for 3–4 minutes to marry those flavors.
- In a baking dish, layer the beef mixture like you’re stacking emotional baggage—neatly.
- Sprinkle mozzarella, olives, mushrooms, peppers, and nutritional yeast like pizza fairy dust.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Cool slightly, slice into squares, and inhale with minimal dignity.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 25%
- Calcium: 20%
- Vitamin C: 18%
- Vitamin A: 16%
- Magnesium: 12%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Add fresh basil on top for a garden-fresh kick.
- Swap in jalapeños if you’re feeling spicy and chaotic.
- Use a cast iron skillet to go straight from stove to oven (and look fancy doing it).
- Drizzle with a tiny bit of vegan ranch if you live dangerously.
- Store leftovers, if any, because tomorrow-you deserves love too.
