Description
Pizza burgers merge classic comfort with Italian-inspired flavors, creating a mouthwatering mashup that promises pure deliciousness. Crispy buns, melted cheese, and zesty marinara sauce make this quick meal an instant crowd-pleaser you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef
- 1 cup (226 grams) mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 4 brioche buns or hamburger buns
Pizza Toppings and Seasoning:
- 1/3 cup (53 grams) pepperoni (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) thin pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) green bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) parmesan cheese (grated)
Sauces and Spices:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) pizza sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) garlic butter or butter
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, combine ground beef with finely chopped pepperoni, minced green bell pepper, grated Parmesan, aromatic Italian herbs, and pungent garlic powder. Gently blend ingredients and shape into four uniform patties, ensuring even distribution of flavor components.
- Warm olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium flame. Carefully place prepared patties into the pan, allowing them to sizzle and develop a rich, caramelized exterior. Cook approximately 4-5 minutes per side until meat reaches optimal doneness and displays a tempting golden-brown crust.
- Crown each seared patty with a generous dollop of zesty pizza sauce, then generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella across the surface. Momentarily cover the skillet, creating a steamy environment that encourages complete cheese melting and flavor infusion.
- Transform burger buns by spreading a layer of garlic-infused butter, then introduce them to the skillet’s residual heat. Toast until edges become crisp and surfaces turn a delectable golden hue, absorbing the pan’s savory essence.
- Assemble burgers by nestling cheese-topped patties onto toasted buns. Enhance the experience by adding extra pizza sauce and garnishing with additional pepperoni slices for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by using freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of pre-packaged for a more robust taste.
- Customize meat mixture by substituting ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based alternatives for healthier options.
- Control spice levels by adjusting Italian seasoning and adding red pepper flakes for extra kick.
- Prevent burger patties from falling apart by chilling the mixture for 15 minutes before forming and gently handling the meat during shaping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg