Description
Keto Meat Crust Pizza (Meatza) offers a low-carb, flavorful twist on traditional pizza with a savory ground beef crust topped with melted cheddar cheese. The optional cilantro crema adds a tangy finish to balance the richness, making it a perfect option for those on a keto or low-carb diet.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 pound lean ground beef
½ onion, finely minced
1 egg
1 cup cauliflower rice
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Topping:
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the Cilantro Crema (optional):
⅓ cup cilantro leaves, loosely packed
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 clove fresh garlic
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Meat Crust: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, minced onion, egg, cauliflower rice, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Form the Crust: Press the meat mixture onto the prepared baking sheet into a circular pizza crust, about ½-inch thick.
- Bake the Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, until browned at the edges and the center is fully cooked through.
- Add Cheese: Remove the crust from the oven, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top, and return it to the oven for 5–7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Prepare the Cilantro Crema (Optional): While the pizza bakes, blend the cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, and garlic in a blender or food processor until smooth. Set aside.
- Serve: Once the cheese is melted and bubbly, remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle with cilantro crema before serving, if desired.
Notes
Other Toppings: Add keto-friendly toppings like bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, or cooked bacon.
Dairy-Free: Use a dairy-free cheese alternative to make the pizza dairy-free while keeping it keto.
Spicy Kick: Add red pepper flakes or jalapeños to the crust or topping for extra heat.
Paleo Option: For a paleo version, omit the cheese and use coconut cream in place of sour cream for the crema.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
