Description
Savory pizza burgers blend classic Italian and American flavors into one irresistible dish. Cheese-topped beef patties layered with marinara sauce create a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef (80% lean)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning, ensuring even distribution of seasonings.
- Shape the seasoned meat mixture into 4 uniform patties, pressing gently to maintain even thickness.
- Heat grill or skillet to medium-high temperature (around 400°F), creating a hot cooking surface for optimal searing.
- Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side, achieving a golden-brown exterior and desired internal doneness.
- Melt butter and mix with garlic powder, then carefully brush the interior of burger buns with the aromatic mixture.
- Toast buns on grill or skillet until edges turn crisp and golden, creating a crunchy base for the burger.
- Transfer cooked patties onto toasted buns, creating a sturdy foundation for pizza-inspired toppings.
- Spread a generous layer of marinara sauce over each patty, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese across the sauced patties.
- Artfully arrange pepperoni, sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, and red onion atop the cheese layer.
- Return assembled burgers to grill or place under broiler for 2-3 minutes at 450°F, allowing cheese to melt and toppings to warm.
- Carefully remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil leaves for a vibrant finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while hot and cheese remains gloriously melted.
Notes
- Master the meat mixing by gently combining ingredients to prevent tough burgers, ensuring a light and tender texture.
- Customize cheese choices by swapping mozzarella with provolone or adding smoked gouda for deeper flavor complexity.
- Control heat levels when grilling to prevent burning, using medium-high temperature for perfect caramelization and juicy patties.
- Accommodate vegetarian preferences by substituting beef with plant-based patties or portobello mushroom caps for similar hearty experiences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 287 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 581 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg