Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these delicious Pizza Burgers! Perfectly blending the classic flavors of burgers and pizza, this recipe is a hit for family dinners, game day celebrations, or any casual gathering. Juicy beef patties are crowned with gooey melted mozzarella cheese, zesty pizza sauce, and spicy pepperoni, creating a mouthwatering experience that everyone will adore. In just 30 minutes, you can create a savory masterpiece that’s not only easy to make but also highly customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether you’re feeding kids or entertaining friends, these Pizza Burgers are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80% lean / 20% fat)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 16–24 slices pepperoni
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form into four patties.
- Preheat grill or grill pan; toast hamburger buns in the oven until golden brown.
- Grill patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Warm pizza sauce in a small saucepan over low heat; spread half on the bottom halves of buns and top with mozzarella and pepperoni. Broil until melted.
- Assemble burgers: place grilled patties on bun bottoms; add remaining sauce, cheese, and pepperoni. Broil again until bubbly.
- Top with bun halves and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg