Description
Pizza burgers combine the flavors of pizza and classic burgers for a fun, delicious meal, perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Burger buns
- Your favorite pizza toppings (like pepperoni or bell peppers)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into burger patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Before removing from heat, spoon some marinara sauce over each burger and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover until the cheese melts.
- Toast the burger buns if desired. Assemble the burgers by placing each patty on a bun, topped with any additional pizza toppings you like.
Notes
Ensure patties are evenly shaped for even cooking. Feel free to incorporate other ingredients like chopped onions or garlic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg