🍕🍔 Pizza Burgers Recipe

 Ingredients

For the Burgers:

1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken for a lighter option)

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

4 slices mozzarella cheese

8 slices pepperoni (optional)

4 hamburger buns

For the Pizza Sauce:

1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for a bit of heat)

1/2 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning

Toppings (optional but recommended):

Sliced mushrooms

Sliced black olives

Sliced bell peppers

Sliced onions

Fresh basil or parsley

Grated Parmesan cheese

For Assembly:

Butter (for toasting buns)

Olive oil (for cooking)

Instructions

Prepare the Burgers:

In a bowl, mix ground beef with garlic powder , onion powder , Italian seasoning , salt , and pepper.

Form into 4 patties.

Cook the Burgers:

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook patties for about 4-5 minutes per side or until fully cooked.

During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of mozzarella cheese on each patty. Cover the skillet to melt the cheese.

Prepare the Pizza Sauce:

In a small bowl, mix pizza sauce with red pepper flakes (if using) and dried oregano or Italian seasoning .

Toast the Buns:

Butter the cut sides of the hamburger buns .

Toast in a skillet or under the broiler until golden brown.

Assemble the Pizza Burgers:

Spread a spoonful of pizza sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun.

Place a burger patty with melted cheese on top.

Add pepperoni (if using) and any of your favorite toppings .

Sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley and grated Parmesan cheese .

Top with the other half of the bun .

Serve:

Enjoy your delicious Pizza Burgers!