Crock Pot Low Carb Pizza Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
620 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Crock Pot Low Carb Pizza Casserole
Description
The casserole starts by browning ground beef seasoned with salt and pepper, then mixing it with mozzarella cheese before spreading it in a crock pot. A homemade pizza sauce of crushed tomatoes combined with Italian seasoning and garlic salt is poured over the meat and cheese base. Additional mozzarella and chosen pizza toppings are evenly layered on top, followed by a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to add flavor depth and a golden finish.
Cooking on low heat for four hours allows the flavors to develop and cheese to melt thoroughly, creating a cohesive dish that highlights classic pizza tastes without a traditional dough or crust. The layered structure provides a varied texture with the tender meat and creamy cheeses balanced by the tomato sauce’s acidity.
Leftovers should be stored in airtight containers for up to five days. The casserole is flexible for toppings, such as pepperoni or vegetables, allowing customization according to preference.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese divided
- 2 cans crushed tomatoes (15 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
- Pizza toppings favorite
Instructions
- Brown the beef with the salt and pepper in a skillet over medium/high heat. Drain the grease.
- Spray your crock pot with non stick spray.
- Mix together 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese and the ground beef. Spread evenly in the bottom of the crock pot.
- In a small bowl mix together the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt.
- Pour the pizza sauce over the beef mixture and spread evenly.
- Put the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Add any pizza toppings you want and finish with sprinkling the Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Feel free to use any preferred pizza toppings to customize the casserole.
- The nutritional information does not include optional toppings like pepperoni.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 620 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 620kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1494mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 476mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 525IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 521mg | 52% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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