Description
Pizza Burgers are a delicious fusion of a classic cheeseburger and a flavorful pizza, featuring seasoned ground beef simmered in pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, and optional pepperoni, all served on toasted hamburger buns. This easy stovetop recipe is perfect for a quick, kid-friendly dinner that brings the best of two favorite foods in one bite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Burger Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni (optional)
For Assembly
- 4 hamburger buns
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (optional, for toasting buns)
Instructions
- Cook the Meat and Onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and finely chopped onions until the beef is browned and fully cooked, and the onions are softened. Drain any excess fat to prevent greasiness.
- Add Sauce and Seasoning: Stir in the pizza sauce and Italian seasoning into the cooked beef mixture. Lower the heat slightly and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and thicken slightly.
- Incorporate Cheese and Pepperoni: Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the shredded mozzarella cheese along with the sliced pepperoni, if using. The residual heat will gently melt the cheese.
- Toast the Buns (Optional): While the meat mixture simmers, optionally toast the hamburger buns by lightly brushing them with olive oil or butter and warming them in a separate skillet or under the broiler until golden and crispy.
- Assemble the Pizza Burgers: Spoon a generous amount of the pizza meat mixture onto the bottom half of each toasted bun. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top, and cover with the top bun half.
- Serve: Serve the pizza burgers hot, and enjoy a fun and flavorful twist on the classic burger.
Notes
- Customize your pizza burgers by adding toppings like sautéed mushrooms, green peppers, or olives for extra flavor.
- For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the meat mixture or choose spicy pepperoni.
- These burgers can also be served open-faced under the broiler for a crispier finish and melted cheese topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
