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Pizza Burgers

Pizza Burgers
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Pizza Burgers combine the cheesy, savory flavors of pizza with the juicy satisfaction of a classic burger. Ready in under 30 minutes, this versatile and family-friendly recipe features lean ground beef patties topped with rich pizza sauce, melty mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni slices, all sandwiched in soft burger buns. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, cookouts, or game-day snacks, these burgers can be customized to suit different dietary preferences or flavor twists.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce (tomato-based)
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
  • 12 pepperoni slices
  • 4 burger buns
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Optional Toppings

  • Sliced onions
  • Sliced bell peppers
  • Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all your fresh ingredients and preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat to ensure it’s ready when you start cooking.
  2. Form the Patties: In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Shape the mixture into evenly sized patties for consistent cooking.
  3. Cook the Patties: Sear the patties on your hot grill or skillet for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness.
  4. Add the Pizza Toppings: During the last minute of cooking, spread a spoonful of pizza sauce on each patty, top with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices, then cover the pan to melt the cheese beautifully.
  5. Assemble the Burgers: Toast your burger buns lightly if you like, then layer the patty with toppings onto the bun and add any additional desired veggies or greens.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Serve your Pizza Burgers hot and fresh with your favorite sides for a crowd-pleasing meal that’s packed with comfort food joy.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfectly cooked burgers without drying them out.
  • Don’t overmix the ground beef to keep patties tender and juicy.
  • Cover the skillet when adding cheese to create steam that melts it evenly.
  • Toast your buns to add crunch and prevent sogginess from the sauce.
  • Let patties rest for a few minutes after cooking to lock in juices.

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