Classic Pizza Burgers
Classic Pizza Burgers
Ingredients
For the Burger Patties
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Assembly and Toppings
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 4 burger buns, split and toasted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions and form them into patties, about 3/4-inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent bulging during cooking.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the burger patties. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust cooking time to your desired doneness.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
During the last 2 minutes of cooking, spread 1/4 cup of pizza sauce over the top of each burger patty. Sprinkle generously with shredded mozzarella cheese and top with pepperoni slices.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Cover the skillet or pan with a lid (or tent with foil) and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
While the cheese is melting, lightly toast the burger buns.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Carefully transfer the pizza burgers to the toasted buns. Garnish with fresh chopped basil, if desired, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Classic Pizza Burgers
For the Burger Patties
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Assembly and Toppings
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 4 burger buns, split and toasted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions and form them into patties, about 3/4-inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent bulging during cooking.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the burger patties. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust cooking time to your desired doneness.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
During the last 2 minutes of cooking, spread 1/4 cup of pizza sauce over the top of each burger patty. Sprinkle generously with shredded mozzarella cheese and top with pepperoni slices.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Cover the skillet or pan with a lid (or tent with foil) and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
While the cheese is melting, lightly toast the burger buns.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Carefully transfer the pizza burgers to the toasted buns. Garnish with fresh chopped basil, if desired, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min