Description
These Pizza Burgers are a fun twist on the classic burger, combining the savory flavors of a pizza with the satisfaction of a juicy burger. Ground beef is seasoned with Italian herbs and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, and pepperoni slices, all sandwiched between a soft hamburger bun. These are the ultimate comfort food for pizza and burger lovers alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 16–24 slices pepperoni (adjust based on preference)
Instructions
- Prepare the Burger Patties:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix the ingredients together gently until they are just combined.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.
- Cook the Patties:
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. You can also use a meat thermometer—160°F for well-done burgers.
- Add the Toppings:
- During the last minute of cooking, spoon a tablespoon of pizza sauce over each patty, then top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Allow the cheese to melt and the sauce to heat through.
- Toast the Buns:
- While the burgers are cooking, lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster until they are golden brown.
- Assemble the Pizza Burgers:
- Place each cooked burger patty on the bottom half of the toasted buns. Top with pepperoni slices (about 4-6 slices per burger, depending on your preference) and the top bun.
- Serve:
- Serve the pizza burgers immediately while the cheese is still gooey, and enjoy with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Feel free to add other pizza toppings, such as sliced olives, mushrooms, or bell peppers, to customize the pizza burger to your taste.
- For a lower-carb option, you can serve the pizza burgers without the buns, using lettuce wraps instead.
- If you want extra pizza flavor, try adding a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes or oregano on top of the burgers before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Keywords: Pizza Burgers, Pizza Burger Recipe, Italian Burgers, Mozzarella Burger, Pepperoni Burger, Easy Burger Recipes