A delicious fusion of pizza and burger, the Pizza Burger Delight is a savory treat that combines juicy beef patties with classic pizza toppings.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Grilling or Skillet Cooking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 slices pepperoni
4 slices mozzarella cheese
4 hamburger buns
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent it from puffing up while cooking.
Grill or cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip the patties and place a slice of pepperoni and a slice of mozzarella cheese on top of each patty. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the burger reaches your desired doneness.
While the burgers are cooking, lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
To assemble, spread a tablespoon of pizza sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Place the burger patty on top, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, and add fresh basil if desired. Top with the other half of the bun.
Serve immediately with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add sliced jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes to the burger mixture.
Try using turkey or chicken instead of beef for a lighter option.