Description
These Old School Pizza Burgers combine the savory flavors of a classic cheeseburger with the delicious toppings of a pizza. Juicy beef patties seasoned with garlic, onion, and oregano are cooked to perfection, topped with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, and pepperoni slices, then served on toasted hamburger buns for a fun, flavorful twist on traditional burgers. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Patties
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
Serving
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for toasting buns)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or pan: Heat your grill or stovetop pan over medium heat, preparing it for cooking the beef patties evenly.
- Prepare the patties: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently and form the mixture into 4 evenly sized patties.
- Cook the patties: Place the patties on the preheated grill or pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach your preferred level of doneness.
- Add toppings to patties: In the last minute of cooking, spoon marinara sauce over each patty, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and lay pepperoni slices on top. Cover the pan or close the grill lid to allow the cheese to melt thoroughly.
- Toast the buns: While the patties are finishing, heat olive oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Place the hamburger buns cut-side down and toast until they turn golden brown, enhancing their flavor and texture.
- Assemble the burgers: Place each cooked and topped patty onto the toasted buns. Serve immediately to enjoy the delicious blend of pizza-inspired flavors with the classic burger format.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the beef mixture or use spicy pepperoni.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute hamburger buns with gluten-free buns.
- Leftover patties can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated before serving.
- Covering the patties when adding cheese helps melt it evenly and quickly.
- Feel free to add fresh basil or sliced olives for extra pizza flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
