Juicy Pizza Burgers
A delicious blend of cheeseburger and pizza flavors, these Juicy Pizza Burgers are perfect for family nights and gatherings.
Ingredients
Burger Patties
- 450 grams ground beef Use high-quality ground beef for the best flavor.
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste Freshly ground black pepper
Toppings
- 120 milliliters pizza-style tomato sauce
- 100 grams shredded mozzarella cheese For best results, use whole milk mozzarella.
- 30 grams sliced pepperoni Optional
- 4 pieces burger buns
- Sliced black olives optional Sliced black olives
- Sliced bell peppers optional Sliced bell peppers
- Sliced mushrooms optional Sliced mushrooms
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 190°C or heat a skillet over medium heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly incorporated.
- Form the beef mixture into 4 uniform patties.
Cooking
- Cook the patties on a skillet for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side or bake them on a lined tray for 18 to 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Once cooked, spoon pizza-style sauce evenly over each patty. Top with shredded mozzarella and optional pepperoni slices.
- Return the patties to the oven for 5 minutes or cover the skillet briefly, just until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
Assembly
- Arrange the patties on burger buns and add any desired toppings like olives, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
- Serve immediately!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or on the skillet until heated through.