The Anti-Inflammatory Deep Dish Meat Lovers Pizza is packed with hearty flavors. We prepare this deep dish pizza with an almond flour crust, lean grass-fed ground beef, turkey sausage, nitrate-free turkey pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, low-sugar tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, turmeric, oregano, basil, parsley, and extra virgin olive oil. One slice contains about 465 calories and just 8 g of net carbs. We prepare this deep-dish pizza in just 1 hour and 5 minutes. The Anti-Inflammatory Deep Dish Meat Lovers Pizza is ideal for family dinners, weekend meals, meal prep, and special gatherings. We can store the pizza in the refrigerator for four days or freeze each slice for three months. You can serve this deep-dish pizza with Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad, Garlic Roasted Broccoli, Tomato Basil Soup, Cauliflower Rice Pilaf, or Lemon Ginger Water.
STATS:
- Course: Main Course
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Diet: Anti-Inflammatory, Gluten-Free, Low-Carb
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian
- Servings: 8 slices
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Cooking Method: Oven
- Difficulty: Moderate
TOOLS:
- Deep dish pizza pan
- Bowl
- Medium skillet
- Spoon
- Cheese grater
- Rolling pin
- Baking paper
INGREDIENTS:
CRUST:
- 2 cups almond flour
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- Psyllium husk powder, two tbsp.
- Two tsp. baking powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Two eggs
- Olive oil, three tbsp.
- Greek yogurt, two tbsp.
FILLING:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 250 g ground beef
- 170 g turkey sausage
- 80 g turkey pepperoni
- 1 cup mushrooms
- ½ cup onion
- ½ cup bell pepper
- Three garlic cloves
- Turmeric one tsp.
- One tsp. smoked paprika
- Black pepper, half tsp.
- One tsp. basil
- Oregano, one tsp.
- 1½ cups tomato sauce
- Mozzarella cheese, two cups
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons parsley
INGREDIENT NOTES & THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
ALMOND FLOUR:
- We use almond flour to make a sturdy, low-carb crust.
GROUND FLAXSEED:
- Ground flaxseed helps bind the crust while adding fiber.
GREEK YOGURT:
- Greek yogurt gives the crust more wetness and suppleness. You can use unsweetened coconut yogurt instead.
GROUND BEEF:
- We use lean grass-fed ground beef for a rich, hearty filling. You can replace it with lean ground turkey or chicken.
TURKEY SAUSAGE:
- Turkey sausage provides savory flavor with less fat.
TURKEY PEPPERONI:
- Use nitrate-free turkey pepperoni for a healthier meat topping. You can replace it with nitrate-free beef pepperoni or grilled chicken.
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- Mozzarella gives the pizza its classic cheesy texture.
BELL PEPPER:
- Bell pepper adds freshness and natural sweetness.
MUSHROOMS:
- Earthy taste and a meaty texture are provided by mushrooms. You can replace them with eggplant or artichoke hearts.
TOMATO SAUCE:
- Use a low-sugar tomato sauce for rich flavor.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the oven to 375°Fahrenheit and coat a deep-dish pizza pan.
- Stir the salt, almond flour, oregano, flaxseed, baking powder, and psyllium husk in a dish.
- Include Greek yogurt, eggs, and olive oil.
- Whisk till a dough is prepared.
- Blend the dough uniformly in a pan.
- Bake the crust for almost ten minutes.
- Warm the olive oil in a pan.
- Cook the ground turkey and beef sausage till browned.
- Include the bell pepper, garlic, onion, and mushrooms.
- Cook for almost five minutes.
- Whisk in tomato sauce, turmeric, black pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, and basil.
- Slowly cook for almost five minutes.
- Garnish the baked crust with 1/2 of the mozzarella.
- Distribute the meat mixture uniformly on the cheese.
- Put the turkey pepperoni on the surface.
- Spread the leftover Parmesan and mozzarella cheese on everything.
- Bake for almost twenty-five minutes.
- Allow the pizza to sit for almost ten minutes and then slice.
- Serve this meat lover pizza with fresh parsley.
TIPS:
- Already bake the crust to retain its crispy texture.
- Allow the pizza to cool and then slice into clean pieces.
- Include spinach for additional nutrients.
- Do not include extra sauce to avoid a soggy crust.
- After baking, garnish with fresh herbs for a perfect flavor.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Greek Salad
- Arugula Parmesan Salad
- Spinach Berry Salad
- Kale Avocado Salad
ROASTED VEGETABLES:
- Garlic Roasted Broccoli
- Herb-Roasted Cauliflower
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Lemon Garlic Asparagus
- Roasted Zucchini
SOUPS:
- Tomato Basil Soup
- Roasted Red Pepper Soup
- Creamy Mushroom Soup
- Tuscan Vegetable Soup
- Chicken Vegetable Soup
HEALTHY SIDE DISHES:
- Cauliflower Rice Pilaf
- Garlic Sautéed Green Beans
- Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
- Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
- Herb-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
HEALTHY DRINKS:
- Lemon Ginger Water
- Cucumber Mint Water
- Turmeric Golden Milk
- Unsweetened Green Tea
- Sparkling Lemon Water
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put this pizza in a closed box and store it for more than 2 to 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Tightly cover the slices separately and store for just 2 to 3 months.
FAQs:
Will we prepare this meat lover pizza dairy-free?
- Yes, you can use vegan Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
Could we utilize a cauliflower crust?
- Yes, you can use a cauliflower crust, as it will make the pizza lighter and lower in caloric content.
May we prepare this meat lover’s pizza earlier?
- Yes, you can assemble this pizza beforehand, chill it, and then bake.
Which different meats could we utilize?
- You can use nitrate-free beef pepperoni, ground turkey, or chicken.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 465 kcal
Sodium: 610 mg
Sugar: 4 g
Total Carbs: 13 g
Fat: 33 g
Net Carbs: 8 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 32 g
Portion Size: 1 slice
