Description:
Pizza Burgers are the perfect comfort-food mashup, combining the juicy goodness of a classic burger with the bold, cheesy flavors of pizza. Toasted burger buns are topped with seasoned ground beef, rich pizza sauce, and plenty of melted cheese, then finished with your favorite pizza toppings. This easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners, parties, or anytime you’re craving something fun and satisfying.
Ingredients
6 burger buns, cut in half
1 lb (450 g) ground beef
1 cup pizza sauce (or marinara sauce)
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup sliced pepperoni (optional)
½ cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
½ cup sliced black olives or bell peppers (optional)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Preparation Method
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cook the beef:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
Prepare the buns:
Place the burger bun halves cut-side up on the baking sheet. Lightly toast them in the oven for 5 minutes until slightly crisp.
Assemble the pizza burgers:
Spread a spoonful of pizza sauce on each bun half. Add a layer of cooked beef, then top with mozzarella cheese and your favorite pizza toppings.
Bake:
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve:
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Serving Tip
Serve Pizza Burgers with fries, potato wedges, or a fresh green salad for a complete and delicious meal.