Description
Pizza Burgers are a delightful fusion of two beloved comfort foods—pizza and burgers. These juicy beef patties are topped with melty mozzarella cheese, spicy pepperoni, and rich pizza sauce, creating an irresistible flavor profile that everyone will love. Perfect for casual gatherings or a cozy family dinner, this recipe takes just 30 minutes from start to finish. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or simply craving something fun for dinner, these Pizza Burgers are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 16–24 slices pepperoni
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; form into four patties.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Toast the cut sides of the hamburger buns on a baking sheet until golden brown.
- Grill the patties for about 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Warm the pizza sauce in a small saucepan and spread half on the bottom halves of toasted buns.
- Top with cheese and pepperoni; broil until cheese melts.
- Assemble by placing patties on bun bottoms, adding more sauce and toppings, and covering with the bun tops.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg