Description
These old school pizza burgers are a cheesy, nostalgic mashup of two classic comfort foods—pizza and burgers. Made with seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and pizza sauce piled onto toasted buns, they’re quick, easy, and full of retro flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners, parties, or a fun family meal!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 6–8 hamburger buns, split
- Optional toppings: sliced pepperoni, black olives, green bell pepper, mushrooms
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add diced onion and garlic; cook until softened.
- Drain excess grease. Stir in pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–10 minutes.
- Stir in ½ cup mozzarella and ¼ cup cheddar until melted into the beef mixture.
- Arrange split hamburger buns on a baking sheet. Spoon meat mixture onto each bun.
- Top each with remaining shredded cheese and any optional toppings.
- Broil on high for 2–4 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch closely!
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use garlic bread or Texas toast instead of hamburger buns for an extra-flavorful base.
- Great with ground sausage, turkey, or plant-based meat substitutes.
- Perfect for meal prep—store filling separately and broil fresh when ready to serve.
- Customize with your favorite pizza toppings for a fun twist.
