Description
These Pizza Burgers combine the flavors of a classic pizza with the convenience of a juicy burger. Perfect for a quick and delicious family dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni, chopped
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (for toasting buns)
- Optional toppings: sliced olives, bell peppers, or mushrooms
For the burgers:
For assembling:
Instructions
- Prepare the burgers: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Form into 4 patties.
- Cook the burgers: Cook the patties in a skillet or on a grill for 4–5 minutes per side.
- Toast the buns: Toast the hamburger buns in a separate pan with olive oil or butter.
- Assemble: Top each burger with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni. Melt the cheese and then assemble on toasted buns with optional toppings.
- Serve: Enjoy hot!
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For more flavor, spread pizza sauce on the buns before assembling.
- Burgers can be baked in the oven at 400°F for 15–18 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
