Description
Pizza Burger is a fun and hearty mashup combining a juicy beef patty with classic pizza flavors like marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, and pepperoni, all served on a toasted bun.
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 4 burger buns
- 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 16 slices pepperoni
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional toppings: sliced olives, sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers
Instructions
- In a bowl, season ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Form beef into 4 equal burger patties.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- During the last minute of cooking, spoon marinara sauce over each patty.
- Top patties with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.
- Cover pan briefly until cheese is melted.
- Lightly toast burger buns.
- Assemble burgers by placing patties on buns and adding optional toppings.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use turkey or chicken patties for a lighter option.
- Try provolone cheese for a different flavor.
- Serve with fries or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American