Description
Old School Pizza Burgers bring the beloved flavors of pizza into a juicy burger, perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners. With layers of savory tomato sauce, melted cheese, and pepperoni, each bite delivers comfort and nostalgia. These delightful burgers are not only easy to make but also fully customizable, ensuring everyone can enjoy their favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 20 pepperoni slices
- 4 burger buns
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef and Italian seasoning; mix until just combined. Form into four 1-inch thick patties.
- Create an indentation in each patty's center; spoon pizza sauce and add pepperoni slices into each.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F) and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Grill patties for 5-6 minutes on one side until browned; flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted and patties are cooked to desired doneness.
- Assemble burgers on toasted buns with additional pizza sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (about 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg