Pizza Burgers combine the best of two favorite comfort foods—pizza and burgers—into one delicious and easy-to-make meal. With seasoned ground beef, pepperoni, and melted mozzarella on top of crispy, garlic-buttered English muffins, these pizza burgers are a fun, flavorful twist that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual family gathering. This recipe is simple to put together and will have everyone asking for seconds.
Pizza Burgers: A Flavorful Fusion of Pizza and Burgers
These Pizza Burgers are an excellent way to switch up your typical burger routine by bringing in classic pizza flavors. The combination of savory ground beef, pepperoni, melty mozzarella, and the crispy garlic toast makes for a mouthwatering meal that’s sure to please both kids and adults alike. It’s a dish that’s easy to customize by adding your favorite pizza toppings, making it a fun and adaptable recipe for any occasion.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Equipment: Large skillet, cookie sheet, broiler
Recipe Title: Pizza Burgers
Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil (canola or vegetable oil)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (10 oz) tomato soup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
- 32 slices pepperoni, chopped
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 English muffins, split in half
Directions:
- Cook the Onions and Beef:
- In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned and fully cooked through, breaking up the meat as it cooks, about 7-8 minutes.
- Prepare the Meat Sauce:
- Once the beef is cooked, stir in the chopped pepperoni, tomato soup, water, and Italian seasoning. Mix well to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer while you prepare the English muffins.
- Toast the English Muffins:
- Preheat your oven’s broiler on high.
- Spread butter evenly over each English muffin half, then sprinkle with garlic salt.
- Place the English muffin halves on a cookie sheet and broil for about 2 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden brown. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Assemble the Pizza Burgers:
- Remove the English muffins from the oven and top each one with about 1/4 cup of the meat and sauce mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over each muffin.
- Broil the Pizza Burgers:
- Return the topped English muffins to the broiler and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese becomes golden brown and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute before serving.
Serve and Enjoy: These Pizza Burgers are best enjoyed hot and fresh, with the perfect combination of crisp English muffins, savory meat sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese. Serve them as a fun, easy dinner or as a party snack—either way, they’re sure to be a hit! You can also customize these with your favorite pizza toppings, like bell peppers, olives, or extra cheese.
