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Old School Pizza Burgers Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 17 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Old School Pizza Burgers combine the best of two classic favorites: juicy, seasoned ground beef smothered in rich pizza sauce topped with melted sharp cheddar cheese, all nestled inside soft burger buns. This easy-to-make recipe delivers comforting flavors in under 30 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual family meal.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 6 burger buns, halved
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese


Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the assembled pizza burgers.
  2. Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high and brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat to keep the burgers from being greasy.
  3. Season and Sauce: Stir in the Italian seasoning, then add the pizza sauce to the beef. Let it simmer on low heat until the sauce thickens slightly, enhancing the flavor and texture.
  4. Prepare Buns: Arrange the halved burger buns cut side up on a baking sheet to receive the toppings evenly.
  5. Assemble: Spoon the beef and pizza sauce mixture onto each bun half, then generously top each with shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly to perfection.
  7. Serve: Add the top bun to each pizza burger, let them cool slightly for a minute or two, then serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use mozzarella cheese for a more traditional pizza flavor.
  • For added veggies, try mixing in chopped onions or bell peppers with the beef.
  • To make these gluten-free, substitute the buns with gluten-free bread or buns.
  • Leftover pizza burgers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for best texture.