Carnivore Pizza Crust yesterday, and wow…I’m not even exaggerating when I say this instantly became one of my favorite recipes ever. I had been craving pizza for days but wanted to stay on track with my carnivore lifestyle, and honestly, I was missing that cheesy, crispy pizza comfort food feeling.

A friend from an online carnivore group actually recommended trying a meat-based crust and told me, “Trust me, you won’t miss regular pizza dough.” I wasn’t fully convinced at first, but yesterday was one of those stressful days where I just wanted something fun and satisfying without breaking my eating goals.

So I gave it a try while my family was home, and the entire kitchen smelled amazing—crispy cheese, sizzling beef, and pepperoni. Everyone kept walking into the kitchen asking what I was making because it smelled like a real pizza shop.

When I pulled it out of the oven, it looked absolutely incredible—golden cheese, crispy edges, and loaded with toppings. I cut it into slices, and honestly…everyone loved it. Even family members who aren’t following carnivore kept grabbing extra slices.

My husband said it tasted better than regular frozen pizza, and I may or may not have hidden a few slices for myself for later 😅

Now this recipe is officially one of my weekend favorites whenever I’m happy, stressed, craving comfort food, or just want something ridiculously delicious without the carbs.

🍕 Carnivore Pizza Crust

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cook Time:

25 minutes

Total Time:

40 minutes

Servings:

8 slices

Ingredients

Crust:

• 2 lbs ground chicken (or ground beef)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Toppings:

• 1 cup sugar-free pizza sauce (optional for keto, skip for strict carnivore)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Pepperoni slices
• Cooked bacon crumbles
• Cooked ground beef
• Extra cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2: Make crust mixture

In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, eggs, mozzarella, parmesan, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 3: Form crust

Line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper. Spread the meat mixture into a thin rectangle or circle.

Step 4: Bake crust

Bake for 20 minutes until fully cooked and lightly golden.

Step 5: Drain grease

Remove from oven and carefully drain excess grease if needed.

Step 6: Add toppings

Top with pizza sauce (if using), mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, bacon, and beef.

Step 7: Bake again

Return to oven for 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 8: Slice & serve

Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition (Per Slice Approx.)

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 32g
• Fat: 30g
• Carbs: 2g
• Sugar: 1g

FAQ

Can I use ground beef instead of chicken?

Yes! Both work great.

Can I freeze leftovers?

Absolutely. Freeze slices for up to 2 months.

How do I make it crispier?

Bake the crust a little longer before adding toppings.

Is pizza sauce allowed on carnivore?

Strict carnivore followers usually skip sauce.

Can I meal prep this?

Yes! It reheats really well.