Description
Get ready to indulge in a flavor-packed experience with these mouthwatering Pizza Burgers! This delightful recipe combines the best of two beloved dishes—juicy beef patties and classic pizza toppings. With melty mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, and zesty pizza sauce all nestled between toasted buns, these burgers are perfect for any occasion—from casual family dinners to festive gatherings. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, they are customizable to suit your taste and sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Elevate your burger night with this fun twist that is as easy to make as it is delicious!
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 patties.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Toast the hamburger buns on a baking sheet until golden brown.
- Grill the patties for about 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Warm pizza sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Assemble each burger by spreading pizza sauce on the bottom bun, then topping with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni before broiling briefly for melting.
- Top each patty with remaining sauce, cheese, and pepperoni; broil again until everything is hot and gooey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza burger (180g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg