Keto Pepperoni Pizza Casserole!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef or ground turkey
• 1 cup low-carb pizza sauce (look for options with no added sugars)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni (check for no sugar added)
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet or frying pan, cook the ground beef or ground turkey over medium-high heat until it’s fully cooked and no longer pink. Break it up into smaller pieces with a spatula while cooking. Drain any excess fat, if necessary.
3. Stir in the pizza sauce, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper into the cooked meat. Simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
4. In a greased 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking dish, spread half of the meat mixture evenly to form the first layer.
5. Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the meat layer.
6. Add a layer of half the pepperoni slices, black olives, diced green bell pepper, and diced red onion.
7. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients: meat mixture, cheeses, pepperoni, olives, bell pepper, and red onion.
8. Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and starting to brown.
9. Once done, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes.
10. Garnish with fresh basil leaves (if using) and serve hot.

This delicious Keto Pepperoni Pizza Casserole is a low-carb, high-fat delight that will satisfy your pizza cravings without the guilt. Enjoy!