Pizza Burgers

Elevate your burger night with these irresistible Pizza Burgers—a fusion of two iconic comfort foods! Juicy, perfectly seasoned ground beef patties are grilled to perfection, then topped with gooey melted mozzarella, zesty marinara sauce, and savory pepperoni slices for a bold, pizza-inspired twist. Toasted buttery buns add a delightful crunch, while a garnish of fresh basil takes this dish to the next level. Ready in just 35 minutes, this family-friendly recipe is easy to prepare and ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve these mouthwatering pizza burgers with crispy fries or a fresh salad for a meal that's sure to impress. Keywords: pizza burgers recipe, homemade pizza burger, easy burger recipe, fusion comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef (80/20 lean)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 4 ounces Mozzarella cheese (sliced or shredded)
• 0.5 cup Marinara sauce
• 8 pieces Pepperoni slices
• 4 pieces Burger buns
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 4 leaves Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix thoroughly, but do not overwork the meat.

Step 2

Divide the ground beef mixture into 4 equal portions and form into burger patties, pressing a slight indent into the center of each patty to prevent puffing up during cooking.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to the pan.

Step 4

Once the pan is hot, add the burger patties and cook for 4-5 minutes on one side without disturbing them to form a nice crust.

Step 5

Flip the patties and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.

Step 6

During the last 2 minutes of cooking, top each patty with 1 ounce of mozzarella cheese and cover the pan to allow the cheese to melt.

Step 7

While the burgers are cooking, melt the butter in a small pan or microwave and brush it onto the cut sides of the burger buns.

Step 8

Toast the buns in a separate skillet or under a broiler for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and slightly crispy.

Step 9

Assemble the pizza burgers: spread 1-2 tablespoons of marinara sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Place the burger patty on top, add 2 slices of pepperoni, and top with additional marinara sauce if desired.

Step 10

Finish with the top bun and garnish with fresh basil leaves if using.

Step 11

Serve warm with a side of fries or a crisp salad for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(921.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2440.7

Total Fat 169.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 501.7mg	0%
Sodium 4810.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 91.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.9g	0%
Total Sugars 11.8g
Protein 119.6g	0%

Vitamin D 56.9IU	0%
Calcium 1040.8mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 1203.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.4%

Protein: 20.1%

Carbs: 15.5%