Introduction:
If you’ve ever been torn between pizza night and burger night, why not combine both? These Tasty Pizza Burgers are the perfect mashup — juicy, seasoned beef patties topped with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, pepperoni, and all your favorite pizza fixings. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or looking to spice up a weeknight dinner, these burgers are guaranteed to be a hit.
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 4 Pizza Burgers)
For the Burger Patties:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 for best juiciness)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Toppings:
- 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12–16 slices of pepperoni (or turkey pepperoni)
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- Sliced black olives, mushrooms, or bell peppers (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional garnish)
For Assembly:
- 4 burger buns (brioche, pretzel, or your favorite kind)
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for toasting buns)
🔥 Instructions & Method:
1. Make the Patties:
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into burger patties (slightly larger than your buns — they’ll shrink during cooking).
2. Cook the Patties:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook the patties for about 4–5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired doneness (160°F/71°C internal temp recommended).
- Just before the patties are done, spoon 2 tbsp of marinara sauce on each and top with mozzarella cheese. Cover the pan with a lid to melt the cheese (about 1 minute).
- Add a few slices of pepperoni directly on top of the cheese and let them warm slightly.
3. Toast the Buns (optional but recommended):
- While the patties rest, butter the insides of the buns and toast them cut-side down on a skillet until golden brown.
4. Assemble the Pizza Burgers:
- Spread a little marinara sauce on the bottom bun.
- Place the cheesy, pepperoni-topped burger patty on the bun.
- Add extra toppings like onions, olives, or mushrooms if desired.
- Top with a sprinkle of chopped basil or parsley for freshness.
- Cap with the top bun.
😋 Serving Suggestions:
Serve your pizza burgers with:
- Garlic parmesan fries
- A crisp Caesar salad
- Marinara dipping sauce on the side
- Pickles for a tangy contrast