32g Protein Deep Hamburger Sausage & Pepperoni Pie 🍕🥩🧀
Low-Carb, Keto-Friendly, High-Protein & Weight-Loss Friendly
A delicious deep-dish pizza-inspired pie loaded with seasoned ground beef, Italian sausage, crispy pepperoni, and melted cheese. This crustless version delivers all the flavors of a loaded meat pizza without traditional flour crust!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
Meat Filling
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
- ½ lb (225 g) Italian sausage, casings removed
- ½ cup pepperoni slices
- ½ cup diced onion (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Cheese Mixture
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese, blended until smooth
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup sugar-free pizza sauce
Optional Topping
- ¼ cup additional mozzarella
- ¼ cup sliced pepperoni
- Fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
1. Prepare the oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate or baking dish.
2. Cook the meat
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and Italian sausage.
- Break the meat into small pieces.
- Cook for 8–10 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
- Drain excess grease.
3. Season the filling
- Add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Stir well.
- Add diced onion if desired.
- Cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Prepare the creamy cheese mixture
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and Greek yogurt.
- Add blended cottage cheese.
- Stir in Parmesan and half of the mozzarella.
- Mix until creamy.
- Add sugar-free pizza sauce and combine.
5. Assemble the pie
- Spread the cooked beef and sausage mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange pepperoni slices over the meat.
- Pour the creamy cheese mixture evenly over the filling.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top.
- Add extra pepperoni if desired.
6. Bake
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes.
- Cook until the center is set and the cheese is melted and golden.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes if you prefer a browned cheesy topping.
7. Rest and serve
- Remove from the oven.
- Let rest for 8–10 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
- Cut into 6 portions and serve warm.
Approximate Nutrition
Keto-friendly
High-protein
Per serving, based on 6 servings. Estimates vary by meat, cheese, and sauce brands.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 390–430 kcal |
| Protein | 38–42 g |
| Total Carbs | 5–7 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Net Carbs | 4–6 g |
| Fat | 25–29 g |
Weight-Loss Tips
- Use 93% lean ground beef.
- Choose lean Italian turkey sausage.
- Use turkey pepperoni to reduce fat.
- Choose reduced-fat mozzarella.
- Keep portions controlled and serve with a green salad.
- Avoid sugary pizza sauce.
Important: The original 32g protein and 4g net carbs are approximate claims. This modified recipe may provide more protein, but actual nutrition depends on ingredient brands and portion sizes.
Enjoy your cheesy, meaty, low-carb pizza pie without the traditional crust! 🍕
