Ingredients:
For the meat layer:250g ground beef / hamburger meat250g Italian sausage meat (or beef keema)1 small onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 tsp Italian seasoning1/2 tsp salt & black pepper1/4 cup sugar-free marinara / pizza sauceFor the cheese layer:4 large eggs1/4 cup heavy cream1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded1/2 cup cheddar or Parmesan cheese15-20 slices pepperoni
Method:
1. Cook Meat:
In a pan, cook ground beef + sausage + onion + garlic for 7-8 mins until brown. Drain any fat. Add Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup marinara sauce. Mix.2.
Make Egg Base:
In a bowl, whisk 4 eggs + heavy cream. Add 3/4 cup mozzarella. This will be the “crust” – no flour needed.3.
Assemble in Dish:
In a 9-inch glass pie dish, spread the meat mixture first. Pour the egg & cheese mixture over it. Top with remaining mozzarella, then arrange pepperoni slices on top like in the photo. Add a little more ground beef on top if you like.4.
Bake:
Bake at 190°C / 375°F for 25-30 minutes until cheese is golden brown and bubbly and top pepperoni is crispy.5.
Serve:
Let it cool 10 mins before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley. One slice = 32g protein, 6g net carbs.Tip: If you don’t eat pork sausage/pepperoni, use chicken sausage and beef pepperoni or turkey pepperoni – tastes same and Halal.