Pizza Burgers Recipe

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

Burger buns: These will hold your patties and toppings together, offering a soft and slightly sweet contrast.

Pizza sauce: Adds the classic pizza flavor with its tangy and savory notes.

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 for cooking the patties, adding a hint of richness and preventing sticking.

To ensure your burger patties are evenly cooked and juicy, make a small indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb before cooking. This helps the patties maintain their shape and prevents them from puffing up in the middle.

• ground beef - Substitute with ground turkey: Ground turkey is a leaner option and provides a similar texture and flavor.

• burger buns - Substitute with whole wheat buns: Whole wheat buns add more fiber and nutrients, making the meal healthier.

• pizza sauce - Substitute with marinara sauce: Marinara sauce has a similar flavor profile and can be used interchangeably with pizza sauce.

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

• italian seasoning - Substitute with herbes de Provence: Herbes de Provence offers a similar blend of herbs with a slightly different but complementary 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 prevents condensation, which can make the buns soggy.
• Wrap each burger individually in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. This helps maintain freshness and prevents freezer burn.
• Place the wrapped burgers in an airtight container or a freezer-safe zip-top bag. Label the container with the date to keep track of storage time.
• 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 3 months.
• To reheat refrigerated pizza burgers, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the burgers on a baking sheet and cover them loosely with aluminum foil. Heat for about 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through.
• For frozen pizza burgers, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight. Once thawed, follow the same reheating instructions as for refrigerated burgers.
• Alternatively, you can reheat directly from frozen. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), place the burgers on a baking sheet, cover with aluminum foil, and heat for about 25-30 minutes, or until fully warmed through.
• Avoid using a microwave to reheat, as it can make the buns chewy and the meat unevenly heated.

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

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

• If you prefer a crispy bun, use a toaster oven. Preheat the toaster oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pizza burgers on the toaster oven tray and heat for about 8-10 minutes, or until the ground beef is hot and the cheese is bubbly.

• For a stovetop method, preheat a skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of olive oil to the skillet. Place the pizza burgers in the skillet and cover with a lid. Heat for about 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the ground beef is warmed and the cheese is melted.

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

• Skillet: Used to cook the beef patties over medium-high heat with olive oil.

• Spatula: Handy for flipping the patties in the skillet to ensure they cook evenly on both sides.

• Baking sheet: Needed to place the assembled burgers on for broiling in the oven.

• Oven: Preheated to broil, used to melt the cheese on top of the burgers.

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

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

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

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

• Plate: To place the cooked patties on temporarily before assembling the burgers.

• Oven mitts: Essential for safely handling the hot baking sheet when removing it from the oven.

Preheat the skillet: Start by preheating your skillet while you prepare the patties to save time.

Use pre-made sauce: Opt for pre-made 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 quickly: Use a burger press to form uniform patties quickly.

Broil efficiently: Preheat the oven to broil while the patties are cooking in the skillet.