Pizza Burgers Recipe

Ground beef: The main protein for the patties, providing a rich and juicy base.

Burger buns: The vessel for your pizza burgers, adding a soft and slightly sweet contrast.

Pizza sauce: Adds the classic tomato and herb flavors of a pizza to your burger.

Shredded mozzarella cheese: Melts beautifully over the patties, giving that gooey, cheesy goodness.

Italian seasoning: A blend of herbs like oregano, basil, and thyme that enhances the flavor of the beef.

Olive oil: Used to cook the patties, adding a subtle richness and preventing sticking.

When forming the ground beef into patties, make a small indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb. This helps the patties cook more evenly and prevents them from puffing up in the middle. Additionally, when adding the pizza sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese on top, make sure to spread the sauce evenly and cover the entire surface of the patty with cheese to ensure a uniform melt and a delicious, gooey topping.

• ground beef - Substitute with ground turkey: Ground turkey is a leaner option and can provide a similar texture and flavor when seasoned well.

• burger buns - Substitute with whole wheat buns: Whole wheat buns offer more fiber and nutrients compared to regular burger buns.

• pizza sauce - Substitute with marinara sauce: Marinara sauce can be used as it has a similar tomato base and flavor profile.

• shredded mozzarella cheese - Substitute with shredded provolone cheese: Provolone melts well and has a slightly sharper taste that complements the pizza flavors.

• italian seasoning - Substitute with herbes de Provence: Herbes de Provence includes similar herbs like thyme and oregano, providing a comparable flavor.

• olive oil - Substitute with avocado oil: Avocado oil has a high smoke point and a neutral flavor, making it a good alternative for cooking.

• Allow the pizza burgers to cool completely before storing. This helps prevent condensation, which can make the burger buns soggy.
• Wrap each burger individually in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. This ensures they stay fresh and prevents them from sticking together.
• Place the wrapped burgers in an airtight container or a zip-top freezer bag. If using a freezer bag, squeeze out as much air as possible before sealing.
• Label the container or bag with the date. This helps you keep track of how long the burgers have been stored.
• Store the pizza burgers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, place them in the freezer where they can last up to 2 months.
• To reheat refrigerated pizza burgers, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the burgers on a baking sheet and cover them with aluminum foil. Heat for about 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.
• For frozen pizza burgers, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight before reheating. Alternatively, you can reheat them directly from frozen by baking at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, covered with aluminum foil.
• If you prefer using a microwave, unwrap the burger and place it on a microwave-safe plate. Cover with a microwave-safe lid or another plate to retain moisture. Heat on medium power for 2-3 minutes, checking halfway through to ensure even heating.
• For a crispier bun, you can toast the burger buns separately in a toaster or on a skillet for a few minutes before assembling the pizza burgers again.

• Oven Method:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place the pizza burgers on a baking sheet.
  3. Cover them loosely with aluminum foil to prevent the burger buns from drying out.
  4. Heat for about 10-15 minutes, or until the ground beef is warmed through and the mozzarella cheese is melty and bubbly.

• Microwave Method:

  1. Place the pizza burgers on a microwave-safe plate.
  2. Cover them with a microwave-safe lid or another plate to keep the moisture in.
  3. Microwave on medium power for 1-2 minutes, checking halfway through to ensure even heating.
  4. If needed, continue microwaving in 30-second intervals until the ground beef is heated through and the mozzarella cheese is melted.

• Skillet Method:

  1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add a small amount of olive oil to the skillet.
  3. Place the pizza burgers in the skillet and cover with a lid.
  4. Heat for about 3-5 minutes on each side, or until the ground beef is warmed through and the mozzarella cheese is melted.

• Air Fryer Method:

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place the pizza burgers in the air fryer basket.
  3. Heat for about 5-7 minutes, checking halfway through to ensure even heating.
  4. Continue heating until the ground beef is warmed through and the mozzarella cheese is melted.

• Skillet: Used to cook the beef patties over medium heat.

• Olive oil: Helps to prevent the patties from sticking to the skillet and adds flavor.

• Spatula: Essential for flipping the patties in the skillet.

• Oven: Preheated to 375°F (190°C) to melt the cheese on the burgers.

• Baking sheet: Used to place the burgers in the oven for the final step.

• Measuring spoons: Useful for measuring the Italian seasoning and olive oil.

• Measuring cup: Used to measure the pizza sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.

• Burger buns: The base and top for the pizza burgers.

• Knife: Handy for slicing the burger buns if they are not pre-sliced.

• Cutting board: Provides a safe surface for slicing the burger buns.

• Mixing bowl: Optional, but can be used to mix the ground beef with the Italian seasoning before forming the patties.

Preheat simultaneously: Preheat the oven while cooking the patties to save time.

Use pre-made sauce: Opt for store-bought pizza sauce to cut down on preparation time.

Shred cheese in advance: Shred the mozzarella cheese ahead of time and store it in the fridge.

Form patties ahead: Shape the ground beef patties and season them the night before.

Use a broiler: Instead of baking, use the broiler to melt the cheese faster.