Description
Pizza Burgers are a delicious blend of classic flavors that unite the best of both pizza and burgers into one irresistible meal. Juicy beef patties topped with gooey mozzarella cheese and savory pepperoni are nestled in toasted buns, making them perfect for parties, family dinners, or a fun weeknight treat. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up these crowd-pleasers that kids and adults alike will love. With customizable toppings, these pizza burgers offer endless variations to satisfy any palate. Get ready to elevate your burger game with this unique recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80% lean / 20% fat)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 16–24 slices pepperoni
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Shape into 4 equal patties.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Toast the hamburger buns on a baking sheet until golden brown.
- Grill patties for about 4-5 minutes per side until cooked to your desired doneness.
- While grilling, heat pizza sauce in a small saucepan over low heat. Spread half onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns.
- Top sauce with half of the cheese and pepperoni; broil for 2-3 minutes until melted.
- Assemble by placing each patty on the bun bottoms, adding more sauce, cheese, and pepperoni as desired. Broil again until everything is gooey. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (200g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg