Keto Cheesy Beef Pizza Skillet (No Crust) is an easy low-carb dinner made with seasoned ground beef, pizza sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese. This crustless keto pizza skillet delivers bold pizza flavor without dough, bread, or flour and is perfect for quick weeknight keto meals.

About This Recipe

Keto Cheesy Beef Pizza Skillet (No Crust) is made for anyone craving real pizza flavor while staying fully keto and low carb. Instead of dough or crust, this recipe focuses on the elements people actually love about pizza—savory seasoned beef, rich tomato sauce, and gooey melted cheese—combined into a simple one-pan skillet meal.

Ground beef forms the base of this dish, providing protein and richness while absorbing classic pizza seasoning. A low-carb pizza sauce adds familiar tomato flavor without excess sugar, creating the same taste profile as traditional pizza sauce but in a skillet-friendly format. Because there’s no crust involved, the flavors stay bold and concentrated rather than diluted by bread.

Mozzarella cheese is layered generously over the beef and sauce, then melted until bubbly and golden in spots. This creates that unmistakable cheesy pizza finish while keeping the recipe gluten-free and keto-compliant. Optional pepperoni can be added for extra authenticity, but the skillet works just as well with beef alone.

This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or casual family dinners. It comes together quickly, uses budget-friendly ingredients, and reheats well without losing texture. The result is a comforting, filling dish that satisfies pizza cravings without knocking you out of ketosis.

Whether you’re following keto long-term or just want a low-carb alternative to pizza night, this cheesy beef pizza skillet delivers familiar comfort food flavor in a fast, no-crust format.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Classic pizza flavor without crust
One-pan keto dinner
No dough, flour, or bread
High-protein and filling
Ready in under 30 minutes
Family-friendly comfort food
Reheats well

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp garlic powder
¾ cup low-carb pizza sauce
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup sliced pepperoni (optional)

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
Season with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
Stir in pizza sauce and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the beef mixture.
Add pepperoni if using.
Cover and cook for 4–6 minutes, until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Remove from heat and serve hot.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: ~540
Fat: ~42 g
Protein: ~34 g
Net Carbs: ~6 g

FAQ

Is this recipe really keto without crust?
Yes, it contains no dough, flour, or bread.
Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?
Yes, ground turkey works but will be leaner.
Does this reheat well?
Yes, reheat gently to keep the cheese smooth.
Can I make it ahead of time?
Yes, store refrigerated and reheat when ready.

Variations & Substitutions

Use ground sausage for more pizza flavor
Add mushrooms or peppers if desired
Swap mozzarella for a pizza cheese blend
Add chili flakes for heat

Serving Suggestions

Serve as-is in bowls
Pair with a simple keto salad
Top with extra cheese if desired

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