Pizza Burgers
Savor the irresistible combination of juicy beef patties and classic pizza flavors with these Pizza Burgers! Each burger features a perfectly grilled patty topped with gooey mozzarella cheese, zesty marinara sauce, and your favorite pizza toppings, all nestled between warm, toasted buns. Ideal for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, this dish is sure to impress everyone at your table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 burger buns
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, season ground beef with salt and pepper; form into four 1-inch thick patties.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the patties for about 4 minutes on each side until they reach desired doneness. Top each patty with pizza sauce and mozzarella during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Toast burger buns on the grill until golden brown.
- Assemble burgers by placing each patty on a bun and adding pepperoni and fresh basil.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Customize toppings with mushrooms, onions, or jalapeños for extra flavor. For a healthier option, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.