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
Scale
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
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the assembled pizza burgers.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prepare Buns: Arrange the halved burger buns cut side up on a baking sheet to receive the toppings evenly.
- Assemble: Spoon the beef and pizza sauce mixture onto each bun half, then generously top each with shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
- 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.
- 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.