Pizza Burgers Recipe

Ground beef: The base of your burger, providing a rich and savory flavor.

Burger buns: Soft and fluffy, these hold all the delicious components together.

Pizza sauce: Adds a tangy and herby flavor reminiscent of your favorite pizza.

Shredded mozzarella cheese: Melts beautifully to create a gooey, cheesy topping.

Italian seasoning: A blend of herbs that enhances the flavor of the beef patties.

Olive oil: Used for cooking the patties, adding a subtle richness.

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, toasting the burger buns adds a nice crunch and prevents them from getting soggy when topped with pizza sauce.

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

• 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 cheese melts well and has a slightly sharper flavor that complements the pizza theme.

• italian seasoning - Substitute with herbes de Provence: Herbes de Provence contains a mix of herbs that can provide a similar aromatic profile to Italian seasoning.

• 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 patties to cool completely before storing. This prevents condensation, which can make the burger buns soggy.
• Wrap each burger individually in aluminum foil or plastic wrap to maintain freshness and prevent freezer burn.
• Place the wrapped burgers in an airtight container or a freezer bag. Label with the date for easy tracking.
• Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Reheating Instructions

• For refrigerated burgers, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the burgers on a baking sheet and cover with aluminum foil. Heat for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.
• For frozen burgers, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Follow the same reheating instructions as for refrigerated burgers.
• Alternatively, you can reheat in the microwave. Place the burger on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a microwave-safe lid or another plate. Heat on medium power for 2-3 minutes, checking halfway through to ensure even heating.

Tips for Best Results

• To keep the burger buns from becoming too soft, consider storing them separately and toasting them fresh when ready to eat.
• If you prefer a crispier burger, reheat in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes on each side until warmed through.
• Add fresh pizza sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese after reheating for a fresher taste and texture.

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pizza burgers on a baking sheet and cover them loosely with aluminum foil. Heat for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the burger patties are warmed through.

• For a quicker method, use a microwave. Place the pizza burgers on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a microwave-safe lid or another plate. Heat on medium power for 1-2 minutes, checking halfway through to ensure even heating.

• If you prefer a crispy bun, use a toaster oven. Set it to 350°F (175°C) and place the pizza burgers inside. Heat for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the burger patties are hot.

• For a stovetop method, heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of olive oil and place the pizza burgers in the skillet. Cover with a lid and heat for about 5 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the cheese is melted and the burger patties are warmed through.

• If you have an air fryer, preheat it to 350°F (175°C). Place the pizza burgers in the basket and heat for about 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the burger patties are hot.

• Skillet: A flat-bottomed pan used for cooking the patties over medium heat.

• Spatula: A tool used to flip the patties in the skillet.

• Measuring spoons: Used to measure the olive oil and Italian seasoning accurately.

• Mixing bowl: Used to combine and season the ground beef before forming into patties.

• Broiler: An oven setting used to melt the cheese on top of the patties.

• Baking sheet: Used to place the burgers under the broiler.

• Toaster or oven: Used to toast the burger buns.

• Knife: Used to spread pizza sauce on the patties.

• Cutting board: A surface to place the buns while toasting and assembling the burgers.

• Cheese grater: If not using pre-shredded cheese, this is used to shred the mozzarella cheese.

• Plate: Used to serve the finished pizza burgers.

Pre-make patties: Form the ground beef into patties ahead of time and store them in the fridge.

Use store-bought sauce: Opt for pre-made pizza sauce to save on prep time.

Shred cheese in bulk: Shred a large amount of mozzarella cheese and store it in the fridge for quick use.

Toast buns together: Toast all burger buns at once in the oven to save time.

Cook in batches: Use a large skillet to cook multiple patties simultaneously.