Description
If you love pizza and burgers, why not combine them into one delicious meal? These Pizza Burgers are packed with all the flavors of your favorite pizza—melty mozzarella, tangy marinara, and savory Italian seasoning—all in a juicy burger patty. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, these are perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 4 ounces pepperoni, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup onion, grated or finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped or grated
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or 4 slices)
- 16 slices pepperoni
- 4 burger buns
- 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
Instructions
Prepare the Burger Patties:
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- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sliced pepperoni, grated onion, chopped garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties.
Cook the Patties:
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- Heat a grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the patties for 3-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- During the last minute of cooking, sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top of each patty and add 4 pepperoni slices.
- Cover the grill or skillet to melt the cheese.
Assemble the Burgers:
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- Toast the burger buns until lightly golden.
- Spread a generous amount of pizza sauce on the bottom half of each bun.
- Place the cooked patty on top, then add additional toppings if desired.
- Cover with the top half of the bun and serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to customize these burgers with your favorite pizza toppings, such as sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the burger mixture or use spicy pepperoni.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 474
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 835mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg