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Pizza Burgers are seasoned ground beef patties, layered with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, veggies, and topped with spoonfuls of warm pizza sauce. Serve on a garlic butter toasted bun.
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PIZZA BURGERS

Pizza Burgers are seasoned ground beef patties, layered with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, veggies, and topped with spoonfuls of warm pizza sauce. Served on a toasted bun, spread with garlic butter, these are a delicious lunch or dinner.
Course Main Course, Sandwiches/Burgers
Cuisine American
Keyword Pizza Burgers
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 Burgers
Calories 510kcal
Author pamelashank2015

Ingredients

  • No stick cooking spray

  • 1 LB ground beef
  • 2 TBSP onion, diced
  • 2 TBSP green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 TBSP jalapenos, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 12 slices mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 4 ciabatta buns, or brioche
  • 4 TBSP butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 16 slices pepperoni
  • 1/2 cup banana peppers

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, place the ground beef, onions, bell peppers, jalapenos, garlic salt, seasoned salt, and parmesan cheese. Combine the ingredients well. (I use my hands to mix) Mix just until combined.
  • Divide the mixture into 8 even sized balls. Shape and press into patties to fit the buns.
  • Place 1 slice of the mozzarella cheese onto 4 of the patties. Top each one with another burger patty and press edges together to seal. Lightly press the patties together.
  • Spray a cast iron skillet or grill pan with no stick cooking spray. Heat over a medium heat. Place the burger patties in the pan, and cook about 5 minutes on each side, to reach temperature of 160-165 degrees F.
  • Meanwhile, place the pizza sauce in a small pan and heat on low.
  • Stir together the butter and the garlic powder. Spread mixture of top and bottom of the buns. Toast in a skillet, under the broiler, or on the grill until light golden brown.
  • Turn the burger patties off and add 1 slice of cheese to each. Then top each with 4 slices of pepperoni, and the banana peppers. Top each with the remaining slices of cheese.
  • To serve: Place a bun on a serving plate, spoon 1 Tablespoon of pizza sauce on the bottom of bun. Carefully, place the burger patty on the bun, top with additional pizza sauce. Add the top of the bun.

Notes

NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER. Calorie count provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Helpful Tips 

  • Form and seal the patties carefully so they don’t break apart and release the cheese before they’re cooked through.
  • I use a round cutter to shape the slice of cheese that goes in the middle of the burger patties. That will help keep the cheese in the center and not leak out.
  • Make sure to toast the buns, you want that crispy bite.
  • They need a sturdy bun like ciabatta, focaccia, or garlic bread slices. Regular hamburger buns do not work well.