Description
Pizza Burgers are the ultimate fusion of two beloved comfort foods that will elevate any meal. This irresistible recipe combines juicy beef patties topped with melty mozzarella cheese, zesty pizza sauce, and spicy pepperoni, delivering an explosion of flavors in every bite. Perfect for game nights, family dinners, or casual get-togethers, these burgers offer endless customization options to cater to your taste preferences. Whether you’re grilling outdoors or cooking on a stovetop, Pizza Burgers are a fun and delicious way to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
- 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 large bowl, mix ground beef with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until combined. Shape into four equal patties.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Toast hamburger buns on a baking sheet until golden.
- Grill the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked to your liking.
- Warm pizza sauce in a small saucepan while the patties cook.
- Assemble by spreading half of the pizza sauce on each toasted bottom bun. Add mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices, then broil until melted.
- Top each burger patty with remaining sauce, cheese, and pepperoni before broiling again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian/American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Pizza Burger (200g)
- Calories: 519
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 87mg