Ingredients
– 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
– ½ cup pizza sauce
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 6 hamburger buns
– Toppings of choice (e.g., pepperoni slices, bell peppers, olives)
– Optional: grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Making Old School Pizza Burgers is as easy as pie! Follow these steps to create your flavorful burgers:
1. Preheat the Grill or Skillet: Heat your grill or skillet over medium heat.
2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, pizza sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well incorporated.
3. Form Patties: Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape them into patties.
4. Cook the Patties: Place the patties on the grill or skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
5. Add Cheese: During the last minute of cooking, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of each patty. Cover to melt the cheese.
6. Prepare Buns: While the burgers are cooking, you can lightly toast the hamburger buns if desired.
7. Assemble the Burgers: Place each cheesy patty on a bun and top with additional pizza sauce and your favorite toppings.
8. Serve Hot: Enjoy your Old School Pizza Burgers while they’re warm and gooey!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 burgers
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 25g