Description
Delicious fusion of pizza and burgers, perfect for busy nights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken for a lighter option)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (plus extra for serving)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns (whole grain or gluten-free if needed)
- 1/4 cup bell peppers, diced (red, green, or yellow)
- 1/4 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup onions, diced
- 1/2 cup additional mozzarella cheese for topping
- Pepperoni slices or any toppings of choice (e.g., olives, spinach, or even basil)
Instructions
- Start by preheating your grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat.
- Combine the ground beef (or chosen protein), shredded mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, along with salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty, making a small indent in the center.
- Place each patty on the hot surface and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
- Assemble your burgers with a toasted bun, cheesy patty, pizza sauce, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and any other toppings you love.
- Serve immediately with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings and sides for a personalized meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg