🍔 Pizza Burger
This **Pizza Burger** is a fun, delicious mashup of two favorites: a juicy beef burger and a loaded pepperoni pizza! Topped with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, pepperoni, and a sprinkle of herbs, it's a hearty dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- Burgers: 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
- Toppings: 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 slices pepperoni
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp dried basil or Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp butter (for toasting buns)
Instructions
- Season beef: In a bowl, mix ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Divide into 4 balls and flatten into patties.
- Cook burgers: Grill or pan-fry patties 4–5 minutes per side for medium. In the last minute, top each with mozzarella and pepperoni to melt.
- Toast buns: Butter the cut sides and toast in a skillet or under a broiler until golden.
- Assemble: Spread marinara sauce on the bottom buns. Add the cheesy burger, then sprinkle with Parmesan and basil.
- Serve immediately! Best enjoyed hot and melty.
Tip: For extra flavor, add sautéed mushrooms or banana peppers. You can also use mini sliders for a party appetizer!
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