Description
Mouthwatering pizza flavored burgers combine classic American comfort foods into one delicious meal. Melted mozzarella, marinara sauce, and Italian herbs elevate this creative dish you will crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups (170 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) marinara sauce
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Additional Toppings:
- 4 hamburger buns
- Pepperoni (optional)
- Olives (optional)
- Bell peppers (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend ground beef with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, gently mixing until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Divide the seasoned meat into 4 uniform portions, carefully shaping each into a compact burger patty with smooth edges.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat until surface is hot, then carefully place patties into the pan.
- Cook burgers for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side, ensuring a golden-brown exterior and proper internal temperature.
- Meanwhile, split burger buns and lightly toast them until edges become crisp and golden.
- Once burgers are nearly cooked through, spoon marinara sauce over each patty, generously covering the surface.
- Layer mozzarella cheese and selected pizza toppings like pepperoni, mushrooms, or olives onto each burger.
- Cover the skillet and allow cheese to melt completely, creating a luxurious, gooey topping, which takes about 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the finished pizza-style burgers onto the toasted buns, ensuring toppings remain intact.
- Serve immediately while hot, allowing the melted cheese and savory marinara to enhance the burger’s flavor profile.
Notes
- Select lean ground beef for a juicier, less greasy burger that captures pizza’s rich flavor profile.
- Avoid overmixing the meat to keep the burger tender and prevent a tough texture during cooking.
- Consider using fresh herbs like basil or oregano instead of dried Italian seasoning for a more vibrant, authentic pizza taste.
- Experiment with different cheese variations like provolone or parmesan to create unique pizza burger combinations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg