Description
Pizza Burgers are a delicious fusion of two beloved comfort foods, combining a juicy beef patty with the rich flavors of pizza. Topped with marinara sauce, gooey mozzarella, and your favorite pizza toppings, these burgers are perfect for any occasion—from backyard barbecues to cozy family dinners. Easy to make and customizable, Pizza Burgers will delight everyone at the table and elevate your mealtime experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 hamburger buns
- pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms (as desired)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef with Italian seasoning until well combined. Shape into four patties about 1 inch thick, making a small indent in the center of each.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for about 4 minutes on each side until they reach medium doneness.
- In the last minute of cooking, add a dollop of pizza sauce and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of each patty until melted.
- Assemble by placing each patty on the bottom half of a bun and adding your preferred toppings before closing with the top bun.
- Serve immediately with crispy fries or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approx. 220g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg