Low Carb Crustless Pizza Bowl, perfect for a weeknight dinner:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken for a leaner option)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup pizza sauce (look for low-carb or sugar-free)

• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or more if you love cheese!)

• ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for some heat)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Toppings of your choice (e.g., pepperoni slices, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, spinach, etc.)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Cook the ground meat: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef (or turkey/chicken) and cook, breaking it up into smaller pieces with a spatula, until browned and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes). Drain any excess fat if necessary.

3. Sauté the vegetables: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked meat. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the onions become soft and translucent.

4. Season: Stir in the Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well.

5. Assemble the pizza bowls: Transfer the meat mixture into a baking dish (you can use a 9×9-inch dish or any oven-safe dish you have). Spread it evenly across the bottom.

6. Add pizza sauce: Pour the pizza sauce over the meat mixture, spreading it evenly.

7. Top with cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top. You can add extra cheese if you love it cheesy!

8. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

9. Add toppings (optional): If you want to add extra toppings like pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives, sprinkle them over the cheese before baking or add them in the last 5 minutes of baking.

10. Serve: Let the pizza bowl cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your low-carb crustless pizza bowl with a side salad or some roasted veggies for a complete meal!

Tips:

• For even more flavor, top with some fresh basil or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes.

• You can also make this ahead of time and store it in the fridge. Just reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warm.