Description
Mouthwatering pizza burgers blend classic American comfort foods into one irresistible meal. Crispy beef patties topped with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, and pepperoni create a delicious crossover dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 brioche buns or hamburger buns
Meat and Cheese Additions:
- 1/3 cup pepperoni, finely diced
- 1/4 cup thin pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic butter or butter
Instructions
- Prepare the grill or skillet at medium heat (375°F).
- Blend ground beef with diced pepperoni, green bell pepper, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Shape the meat mixture into four uniform burger patties, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Drizzle olive oil in the skillet and carefully place patties, cooking approximately 4-5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Simultaneously, brush buns with garlic butter and toast until edges turn crispy and golden.
- During the final minute of cooking, layer mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices on top of each patty, allowing cheese to melt slightly.
- Transfer the hot patties onto toasted buns and generously spread pizza sauce across the top.
- Plate the pizza burgers and provide additional pizza sauce in a small dish for optional dipping.
Notes
- Enhance the burger’s flavor by letting the meat mixture rest for 15 minutes before forming patties, allowing seasonings to meld together.
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce greasiness and create a lighter burger texture that still maintains rich pizza-inspired taste.
- Consider using a meat thermometer to ensure burgers reach 160°F for food safety while preventing overcooking and maintaining juiciness.
- Transform this recipe into a gluten-free option by substituting regular buns with lettuce wraps or gluten-free burger buns for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg