Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Old School Pizza Burgers that combine the flavors of pizza and burgers for a mouthwatering meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet over medium heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into patties. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up while cooking.
- Cook the patties on the grill or skillet for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
- During the last minute of cooking, spoon about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce onto each patty and top with shredded mozzarella cheese and pepperoni, if using. Cover the grill or skillet to melt the cheese.
- Toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
- Assemble the burgers by placing each cheesy patty on a bun and adding any additional toppings you like. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add sliced jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes to the patties.
- Try using different types of cheese, such as provolone or cheddar, for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Old School Pizza Burgers, Pizza Burgers, Easy Burger Recipe