Description
Satisfy your cravings with these delicious Pizza Burgers, a perfect blend of classic cheeseburgers and mouthwatering pizza flavors. Each juicy beef patty is seasoned to perfection and topped with gooey mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, and rich pizza sauce, all nestled between toasted buns. Great for family dinners, game day gatherings, or casual barbecues, this dish will impress both kids and adults alike. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up this fun and flavorful meal that’s easily customizable to suit your taste. Whether you’re enjoying them as sliders for the kids or a hearty burger for the adults, these Pizza Burgers are sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
- 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 large bowl, combine ground beef with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Shape into 4 equal patties.
- Preheat grill or grill pan on medium-high heat. Toast hamburger buns cut side up on a baking sheet until golden brown.
- Grill the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Warm pizza sauce in a saucepan over low heat while grilling the patties.
- Assemble burgers: Spread warmed pizza sauce on bottom buns, layer with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices, then broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Add grilled patties on top of the sauced buns followed by more sauce, cheese, and pepperoni; broil again until melty.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg