🥩 Carnivore Meat Crust Pizza (Zero-Carb, High-Protein)

This carnivore-friendly pizza replaces traditional dough with a savory meat crust — perfect for strict carnivore or ketovore diets.

🍕 Full Recipe

🧾 Ingredients

🥩 Meat Crust

1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 works best)
1 large egg
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional but recommended for binding)
½ tsp sea salt
½ tsp garlic powder (optional, if not strict carnivore)

🧀 Toppings (Carnivore-Friendly)

½ cup sugar-free pizza sauce (optional — omit for strict carnivore)
1–1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Pepperoni slices (check for no sugar fillers)
Cooked bacon
Sausage crumbles
Extra cheese (cheddar, provolone, etc.)

🔥 Instructions

Step 1: Prep

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper.

Step 2: Make the Crust

In a bowl, mix ground beef, egg, Parmesan, salt, and garlic powder.
Spread mixture into a thin, even circle (¼–½ inch thick).
Press firmly so it holds together.

Step 3: Pre-Bake

Bake crust for 15–20 minutes until fully cooked and slightly browned.
Drain excess grease carefully.

👉 For crispier crust: flip and bake 5 extra minutes.

Step 4: Add Toppings

Spread sauce (optional).
Add mozzarella.
Add meats and other toppings.

Step 5: Final Bake

Bake another 8–10 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.

Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes for browning.

🥓 Tips for Best Results

Thinner crust = crispier.
Using 85/15 beef = less grease.
Add crushed pork rinds to mixture for firmer texture.
Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.

📊 Nutrition (Approximate – per slice, 8 slices)

Calories: 320–380
Protein: 22–28g
Fat: 25–30g
Carbs: 0–2g

(Varies by toppings)

❓ Q & A

Q1: Does it taste like real pizza?

It tastes like a cheesy meat lover’s pizza without the bread. The texture is more like a thin meatloaf base.

Q2: Can I make it dairy-free?

Yes. Skip cheese in crust and topping. Use egg + pork rind crumbs to bind.

Q3: Can I use chicken instead of beef?

Yes. Ground chicken or turkey works, but it may be softer. Add pork rinds or extra egg to firm it up.

Q4: How do I make it extra crispy?

Bake on a wire rack
Flip halfway
Cook at 425°F
Pat meat dry before mixing

Q5: Can I cook it in an air fryer?

Yes!
Cook crust at 375°F for 10–12 minutes. Add toppings and cook 5 more minutes.

Q6: How do I store leftovers?

Refrigerate up to 4 days
Freeze up to 2 months
Reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture