Pizza Burger
Enjoy all the pizza flavors in this Pizza Burger Recipe. Simple ingredients, easy to make and completely customizable, this burger makes the perfect weeknight dinner as it is ready in 20 minutes.
Servings: 4
Cost: RECIPE COST: $11.95, COST PER SERVING (4 servings): $2.99
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds Ground Beef 80/20
- ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 4 slices Mozzarella Cheese
- 24 Pepperoni Slices
- 6 Tablespoons Pizza Sauce or Marinara Sauce
- 4 Kaiser Buns
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine: 1½ pounds ground beef (80/20), ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Mix until just combined using your hands or a sturdy spoon.
- Form the mixture into 4 large, thick burger patties.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the patties in the skillet and cook for 4–5 minutes on the first side until browned.
- Flip the patties and cook an additional 4–5 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 155–160°F.
- Top each burger with: 1½ tablespoons pizza sauce, 1 slice mozzarella cheese, 6 pepperoni slices
- Turn off the heat, cover the skillet with a lid, and let the burgers sit for 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts.
- While the cheese is melting, spread 2 tablespoons butter across the 4 Kaiser buns and toast them in a separate skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown.
- Place each pizza burger on the bottom half of a toasted Kaiser bun.
- Add the top bun, serve warm, and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Tips
- Skillet - I used a cast iron pan but any large skillet will work.
- Cooking Hamburgers - If you choose to use leaner ground beef, then add a small amount of oil to the pan before cooking. Make sure to use an instant read meat thermometer to ensure that the patties are cooked through.
Variations Ideas
- Hamburgers - You can make these burgers with ground turkey if you prefer.
- Hamburger Buns - For a low carb option, serve with portobello mushrooms.
- Pizza Toppings - You can easily add any of your favorite pizza toppings. Mushroom, red onions, green bell peppers or tomatoes would all be delicious toppings for these burgers.
Nutrition
Calories: 721kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 1063mg | Potassium: 634mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 6mg
