Description

Old School Pizza Burgers combine the savory flavors of a classic cheeseburger with the beloved toppings of a pizza. Juicy beef patties seasoned with garlic, onion, and oregano are topped with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni slices, all nestled inside toasted hamburger buns. This easy-to-make recipe offers a fun and flavorful twist on a traditional burger, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

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
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sliced pepperoni

Buns and Cooking

4 hamburger buns
1 tablespoon olive oil (for toasting buns)

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Instructions

Preheat Cooking Surface: Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium heat to prepare for cooking the burger patties evenly.
Prepare Patties: In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to incorporate all the seasonings evenly. Shape the mixture into 4 even-sized patties.
Cook Patties: Place the patties on the heated grill or pan. Cook each side for 4 to 5 minutes until they are done to your preferred level of doneness, ensuring a flavorful and juicy interior.
Add Toppings: During the last minute of cooking, spoon marinara sauce onto each patty and evenly distribute the shredded mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices on top. Cover the patties to allow the cheese to melt perfectly.
Toast Buns: While the patties finish cooking, heat olive oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Toast the hamburger buns until they develop a golden-brown crust, adding a slight crunch and enhancing the flavor.
Assemble and Serve: Place each cooked pizza burger patty onto the toasted buns, then serve immediately to enjoy the warm, melty, and savory fusion of pizza and burger flavors.

Notes

You can substitute pepperoni with your favorite pizza toppings like sliced mushrooms or olives.
For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the ground beef mixture or use spicy marinara sauce.
Make sure not to overcrowd the pan when cooking patties for best searing results.
Use freshly shredded mozzarella for better melting compared to pre-shredded cheese.