🍕🔥 Cheesy Crustless Pizza Bowls with Garlic Parmesan Drizzle

Low-Carb • High-Protein • Flavor-Packed • Totally Satisfying

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes

🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4

📝 INGREDIENTS

🍲 For the Pizza Bowl Base:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 pound (450g) ground beef (or turkey/chicken if preferred)

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• ½ cup chopped yellow onion

• ½ cup chopped mushrooms

• ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced

• ½ green bell pepper, thinly sliced

• ½ yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced

• ½ cup pizza sauce (look for low-sugar or no-added sugar)

• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (part-skim for lighter version)

🧄🧀 Garlic Parmesan Dressing:

• ⅓ cup mayonnaise (use light mayo for lower fat)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• Salt and pepper to taste

🔥 INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: PREPARE THE BASE

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add ground beef and break it apart as it cooks. Season with onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Cook until browned (about 6–8 minutes).

4. Add chopped onion and mushrooms. Cook for another 4–5 minutes, until softened.

STEP 2: LAYER IT UP

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Divide the cooked beef mixture evenly into oven-safe bowls or foil containers (about 4 portions).

3. Spoon pizza sauce over each portion.

4. Top with sliced bell peppers.

5. Finish with a generous layer of shredded mozzarella.

STEP 3: BAKE TO PERFECTION

• Place bowls on a baking tray and bake uncovered for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.

STEP 4: MAKE THE GARLIC PARMESAN DRESSING

1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, garlic, Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

2. Mix until smooth and creamy.

3. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

STEP 5: SERVE & ENJOY

• Serve hot with a drizzle of garlic parmesan dressing on top or on the side for dipping.

• Optional: Garnish with red chili flakes, basil, or chopped parsley.

🔢 Nutritional Notes (Estimates per Serving):

• Calories: ~450–500

• Protein: 30–35g

• Carbs: ~8–10g (depending on sauce)

• WW Points: Varies by ingredients used (use light mayo & low-fat cheese for fewer points)